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Origin and history

The house of Espeluche is a civil monument dated from the 15th and 16th centuries, located in the department of Drôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This building is distinguished by its seigneurial bench of Justice, a rare and protected architectural element, classified by ministerial decree in 1981. Its location, between Place de la Fontaine and Rue du Donjon, reflects its anchoring in the medieval and reborn urban fabric of the municipality.

Ranked among the Historical Monuments, this house illustrates the local judicial and social organization in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Lordial benches were used as a symbol of authority for lords or court officers, often in public places or courtrooms. Although the sources do not specify its exact use, its protection reflects its heritage and historical importance.

The available data indicate an approximate location (estimated at 5/10), with addresses varying according to the sources: Place de la Fontaine or 9 rue du Donjon. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, accommodation) or conservation status. The municipality of Espeluche, identified by code Insee 26121, belongs to the district of Valencia, Drôme.

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