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Origin and history

The house located on Rue des Peintres in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon dates from the 17th century, a period marked by an artistic and architectural renewal in France. This building is distinguished by a statue of the Virgin, emblematic work of the beginning of this century, integrated with its facade. The statue rests on a cul-de-lampe decorated with angelots and is framed by volute consoles, typical elements of the emerging baroque style. These ornamental details reflect the influence of Italian artistic currents that then spread in Provence and Languedoc.

Classified as a Historic Monument by decree of 22 January 1931, the statue with its niche constitutes the protected element of this monument. This classification reflects the heritage value of the work, both for its aesthetics and for its anchoring in local history. The house itself, although less documented, is part of the urban fabric of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a city historically linked to Avignon and the papacy, and whose civil architecture reflects the cultural exchanges of the modern era.

The location of the house, between rue des Peintres and rue La-Tour, suggests a neighbourhood potentially linked to artisans or artists, although the sources do not specify its original use. The map accuracy, assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), allows the monument to be located in the historic centre of the city. The lack of information about its accessibility or current vocation (visit, accommodation) limits the knowledge of its contemporary role, but its status as a Historic Monument guarantees its preservation.

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