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The building located in 20 Place de la Libération (formerly Place d'Armes) in Dijon is an emblematic 17th century building. This building, classified as Historic Monument, illustrates the civil architecture of this period in Burgundy, with protected elements such as its roof (registered in 1925) and its facade (classified in 1937). Its central location, on a major square of the city, suggests an important role in the urban landscape of Dijon.

The protection of this building bears witness to its heritage value, which was recognized in the early twentieth century. The roof was inscribed by decree of November 21, 1925, while the facade was given a stricter classification on July 6, 1937. These preservation measures highlight the historic and architectural interest of the building, although the available sources do not specify its original use or any significant occupants.

Dijon, capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, was in the seventeenth century a dynamic city where architecture reflected both the past prestige of the Ducal Court and the urban evolutions of the modern era. The buildings of this period, often constructed of local stone, served as residences for the aristocracy, the bourgeoisie or institutions. Their conservation now allows us to understand the evolution of the urban fabric and lifestyles at that time.

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