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Origin and history

The house of Uzès, classified as a Historical Monument, has a ground floor, keeping two vaulted rooms in a cradle, remains of the 14th and 15th centuries. One of these houses a stone fireplace engraved with an inscription dated 1590, marking a phase of transformation or beautification during the Renaissance. These medieval elements contrast with the subsequent reconstruction of the façade, reflecting the successive adaptations of the building to the needs and tastes of its occupants.

The façade, entirely redesigned in the 18th century, illustrates the influence of the classical styles of the era. The front door, framed with splits and surmounted by a flat key, is distinguished by its wood imposte and its ground vantals, assembled by nails with losnge head. The wrought iron bumper, decorated with scissors and accompanied by a sheet plate with volutes and florets motifs (datable around 1770-1780), highlights the care taken to the ornamental details. These characteristics make this door an element protected by order of May 13, 1954, bearing witness to its heritage value.

The precise address of the house, 24 rue du Docteur-Jean-Blanchard, places the monument in the historic centre of Uzès, a city marked by a rich medieval and reborn past. Although the approximate GPS location (2 Rue de la Calade) suggests possible confusion, official sources (Mérimée base) confirm its anchoring in the ancient urban fabric. The cartographic accuracy, assessed as "passible" (note 5/10), requires additional checks for researchers or visitors.

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