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Origin and history

The building at 3 Murot Street in Toul is an 18th century building, identified as a Historic Monument. Its most remarkable element is a chimney decorated with a carved bas-relief, protected by ministerial decree of 27 October 1941. This architectural detail bears witness to the craftsmanship of the period and the importance attached to interior decoration in bourgeois or notable houses.

The location of the building, in the centre of Toul (Meurthe-et-Moselle), reflects the town planning typical of the 18th century Lorrain cities, marked by narrow streets and stone facades. At that time, Toul was a stronghold and commercial hub, where such buildings often housed merchants, artisans or officers. The carved fireplace suggests an easy owner, anxious to mark his social status with refined decorative elements.

Today, the building remains a private property, without public indication of its accessibility (visits, rentals, etc.). Its protection under the Historical Monuments guarantees the conservation of bas-relief, while integrating the building into the local architectural heritage. Available data (Merimée, Monumentum) confirm its exact address and Insee code, but little information details its specific history or past occupants.

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