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The house located in 9 Place du Châtel in Provins is an emblematic monument of medieval civil architecture. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, it illustrates the construction techniques of this period, with elements such as a vaulted cellar, characteristic of the urban dwellings of the period. Its inscription under the title of Historical Monuments by decree of 15 January 1962 specifically protects its facades, roofs and cellar, stressing its heritage importance.

Provins, a major medieval town in Île-de-France, was a dynamic economic and commercial centre in the 12th and 14th centuries. Houses such as that in the 9th Place du Châtel served both as a dwelling and as a place for artisanal or commercial activities. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban and social organization of this period, marked by the development of the towns and the rise of commerce.

The location of this monument, specified as "satisfactory" (note 5/10), corresponds to the official address recorded in the Mérimée base: 9 Place du Châtel, in the Seine-et-Marne department (77). This address, confirmed by GPS coordinates, places the building in the heart of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage city for its medieval remains. No additional information is available on its current use (visit, rental, etc.).

Available sources, including Monumentum and internal data, do not mention any sponsors or specific historical events related to this house. Its main interest lies in its architecture and integration into the medieval urban fabric of Provins, reflecting the evolution of constructive techniques between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries.

The protection of its elements (façades, roofs, vaulted cellars) in 1962 is evidence of the desire to preserve a civilian heritage often less prominent than religious or military buildings. This inscription is part of a broader approach to valorizing medieval heritage in Île-de-France, a region rich in monuments of this period.

Finally, the Creative Commons license associated with the photo of the monument (credit: NickK) indicates a willingness to share and disseminate knowledge about this heritage. However, no further information is provided on any interior developments or on the specific history of its occupants over the centuries.

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