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Origin and history

The house located at 14bis rue Saint-Thibault in Provins, Seine-et-Marne, is a monument whose most notable element is its vaulted cellar. This underground space, characteristic of medieval or post-medieval architecture, was protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on 3 June 1932. No further information on its history, owners or origin function is available from the sources consulted.

Provins, a medieval city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its ramparts and historic centre, has many half-timbered or stone houses dating back to the Middle Ages or later centuries. These homes often reflect the region's commercial prosperity, linked to the Champagne fairs and the wool trade. The vaulted cellars, like that of this house, generally served as a storage place for goods or foodstuffs, playing a key role in the economic and daily life of the time.

Their preservation provides an overview of past construction techniques and lifestyles.

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