Construction of house 1865 (≈ 1865)
Edited by Gregory Roux for a bourgeois.
3e quart XIXe siècle
Architectural period
Architectural period 3e quart XIXe siècle (≈ 1962)
The bourgeois style of the Second Empire.
30 avril 1999
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 30 avril 1999 (≈ 1999)
Front and roof protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Main facade with corner turrets; roofs (box A 661): registration by order of 30 April 1999
Key figures
Grégoire Roux - Architect
Designer of the house in 1865.
Propriétaire anonyme - Sponsor
Inhabitant of Egleny enriched in Paris.
Origin and history
The house of Égleny, located in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a remarkable example of bourgeois architecture of the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Built in 1865, it is distinguished by its facade decorated with refined sculptures and its two octagonal turrets, reflecting exceptional craftsmanship. The high-quality limestone used bears witness to a desire for durability and aesthetics, characteristic of the affluent homes of the time.
This residence was designed by Auxerrois architect Grégoire Roux for a resident of the fortified village in Paris. His style, combining harmonious proportions and careful decor, illustrates the social ascent of some provincials who made a fortune in the capital. The house thus embodies the link between the Burgundy countryside and the Parisian urban influences, typical of this period of economic transformation.
Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 30 April 1999, the protection specifically concerns the main facade with its turrets and roofs. This classification underlines the heritage value of the building, both for its architecture and for its testimony on the bourgeois life of the Second Empire. The precise address, 6 Place du Marché, anchored the monument in the historical fabric of the village of Égleny, in the department of Yonne.
