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Origin and history

The house of 14 rue Maréchal-Foch is a civilian building dating from the 1st quarter of the 16th century, located in the centre of Bourg-en-Bresse, in the department of Ain. This building, typical of Renaissance urban architecture, is distinguished by its facade and street roof, which were protected by an inscription under the title of the Historical Monuments on July 28, 1947. Its location, in the heart of the city, reflects the importance of bourgeois constructions of that time in the region.

During the Renaissance, Bourg-en-Bresse was a booming city marked by dynamic economic activity, including trade and crafts. The houses of this period, like this one, bear witness to the prosperity of the local bourgeoisie and its influence on urban development. These buildings served both as a residence and a place of work, illustrating the way of life of the inhabitants of the time.

The inscription of the façade and roof in 1947 underscores the heritage value of this building, which represents a significant example of the civil architecture of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The house is today a material testimony of the urban history of Bourg-en-Bresse, although its current use is not specified in the available sources.

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