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Origin and history

The building located at 732, 734 and 736 rue Nationale in Villefranche-sur-Saône is a building built between the last quarter of the 15th century and the 16th century. Ranked Historic Monument by order of 2 November 1992, it includes in its protection the entire building as well as the floor of its inner courtyard. This ranking reflects its heritage and architectural importance to the city and the region.

The location of this building, in the centre of Villefranche-sur-Saône, reflects the medieval and reborn urban planning of the city, marked by a National street which constituted a major axis. At that time, Villefranche-sur-Saône was an important commercial and administrative hub in the region, then integrated into the Duchy of Beaujolais. The buildings of this period often served as both a dwelling, a place of commerce and a social representation for bourgeois or merchant families.

Available data, notably from the Merimée database and Monumentum, indicate that the exact address corresponds to the AH 65 cadastre. The accuracy of its geographic location is estimated as fair (level 5/10), which may indicate minor uncertainties about its exact location in historical records. No information is provided on its current access to the public, including visits, rentals or accommodation.

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