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The 16th century House, located in Pont-à-Mousson in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle (Great East), is a civil building representative of Renaissance architecture. Classified as a Historical Monument, it is distinguished by its facade, protected by ministerial decree since 1919. Its location, at the corner of Duroc Square and Victor-Hugo Street, makes it a notable urban landmark in this Lorrain city marked by a rich medieval and reborn past.

At the time of its construction, Pont-à-Mousson was a dynamic city, influenced by its university founded in 1572 and its role as a commercial hub between Lorraine and neighbouring regions. Bourgeois houses like this reflected the prosperity of local elites, often linked to trade, crafts or the administration of the duchy. Their architecture, mixing stone and carved decorations, symbolized both the social status of their owners and the adoption of new artistic currents from Italy.

The classification of the façade in 1919 underscores the heritage value of this building, recognized for its state of conservation and its characteristic style. Although the available sources do not specify its original use (housing, commerce, or other), its integration into the urban fabric of Pont-à-Mousson is a testament to the evolution of the city between the Middle Ages and the modern era. Today, its exact address (3 Place Duroc) and GPS location allow it to be located with an accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" by the heritage databases.

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