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The building located in Charleville-Mézières, in the department of Ardennes (Great East region), is a 17th-century civil monument. It is located at 17 Place Ducale, an emblematic address of the city, and was classified Historic Monument by order of 14 August 1944. This classification reflects its heritage and architectural importance for the period.

The construction of this building is part of the urban context of the seventeenth century, an era marked by the development of cities under the influence of the dukes and local bourgeoisies. In Charleville-Mézières, founded at the beginning of the century by Charles de Gonzague, civil architecture often reflects the political and economic ambitions of its sponsors. The buildings of this period served as both residences, places of commerce and symbols of social status.

Today, the building is a private property, which limits its access to the public. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum database, indicate an approximate location with an accuracy considered "passible" (note 5/10). No information is provided on its current use, whether visitation, room rental or accommodation.

Historical data also indicate an approximate GPS address (3 Rue de la République), distinct from the official address. This discrepancy could be explained by geolocation errors or later urban changes. The photographic credit is awarded to Francis Neuvens under Creative Commons license, highlighting the contemporary documentary interest in this heritage.

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