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The building at 21 rue Verrerie in Dijon is a 16th century civil building. This building, typical of Renaissance urban architecture in Burgundy, is distinguished by its street façade and roof, which were classified as Historic Monument by ministerial decree. Its location in the historic centre of Dijon, a city that was then booming economically and culturally, reflects the importance of private construction at that time.

The protection of this building, effective since January 6, 1944, underscores its heritage value. As of that date, only the façade element overlooking the street and the roof (Cadastre I 272) was officially recognized for their historical and architectural interest. The precise location of the building, although noted as "passable" in the databases, corresponds to the historic address of Verrerie Street, an emblematic axis of old Dijon.

In the 16th century, Dijon was a dynamic city, marked by its role as capital of the Dukes of Burgundy and its integration into the Kingdom of France. The buildings of this period, often built of stone and half-timbered, served both as houses for merchants, artisans and local notables. Their preservation today offers a concrete testimony of urban life and the architectural evolution of the Renaissance in Burgundy.

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