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Origin and history

This house, located at 56 rue Saint-Thibault in Provins, dates from the first half of the 17th century. It is a typical example of the domestic architecture of this period, marked by characteristic facades and roofs. The building was inscribed under the title of Historical Monuments by order of 16 July 1970, thus protecting its most remarkable exterior elements, namely its facades and roofs (cadastre AP 157).

The location of this house, in the medieval city of Provins classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is part of an urban context rich in history. At that time, Provins was a prosperous city, known for its fairs and its role in the textile and spices trade. The bourgeois houses, like this one, reflected the wealth and social status of their owners, often merchants or local notables. These buildings served as both a residence and a place of work, illustrating the close link between privacy and economic activity.

The information available on this monument comes mainly from the Merimée base and Monumentum. Although details of its specific history or occupants remain limited, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance. The accuracy of its location is assessed as "a priori satisfactory", and photographs under Creative Commons license, such as Thor19, document its current appearance.

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