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The building located 5 Place Ducale in Charleville-Mézières is a building representative of 17th century civil architecture. Ranked a Historical Monument by decree of October 10, 1942, it illustrates the urban heritage of this period in the Ardennes, a region marked by economic and cultural dynamism under the influence of dukes and artisanal activities. Its location on Ducale Square, the historic heart of the city, highlights its importance in the local architectural landscape.

The protection of this building in 1942 reflects the desire to preserve the traces of the past of Charleville-Mézières, founded in the early seventeenth century by Charles de Gonzague. At that time, the city, planned according to innovative geometric principles, became a symbol of ducal power and an attractive pole for artisans and merchants. The buildings of Place Ducale, like this one, served both as housing, as places of commerce and as social representation, thus embodying daily life and the hierarchies of the modern era.

Today, this building remains owned by Charleville-Mézières. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not specify its current use, its ranking and location make it a key element of local heritage. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be "passable" (note 5/10), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons, such as Francis Neuvens, document its current appearance.

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