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The building located in Vitteaux, in the department of the Cote d'Or (region Burgundy-Franche-Comté), dates from the 3rd quarter of the 16th century. This building is distinguished by its Renaissance gate, classified as Historic Monument by order of 12 February 1971. The protected element excludes its vantals, and the property is referenced under plot E 132 in the cadastre. Its official address, 5 rue Hubert-Languet (formerly rue de la Ville), places the building in the heart of the historic village of Vitteaux, a commune identified by the code Insee 21710.

The Renaissance Gate is the only architectural element explicitly mentioned as protected. This type of opening, characteristic of Renaissance civil architecture in Burgundy, reflects the influence of Italian and local artistic currents during this period. Registration for Historic Monuments underscores its heritage value, although available sources (including Monumentum) do not specify further details of its history or potential owners.

Viteaux, attached to the district of Montbard and the canton of Semur-en-Auxois, is part of a territory marked by a medieval and reborn heritage. The buildings of that time, often linked to a trading bourgeoisie or local notables, bear witness to the economic prosperity of the region, notably through the trade in wine, cereals and sheets. Hubert-Languet Street, a central artery, is home to several old buildings, including this building, illustrating the urban planning of small Burgundy towns between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

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