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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building at 6 rue du Mont-Roland in Dole is a 17th century building, typical of the civil architecture of this period. It is distinguished by a carved marble fireplace, located in the kitchen on the ground floor, which motivated its inscription as Historic Monument by order of 13 March 1950. This architectural detail illustrates the artisanal know-how and the taste for ornamentation of the period, often reserved for bourgeois or aristocratic houses.

The location of the building in Jura (Department 39) is part of the urban context of Dole, a city marked by its medieval and modern history. At that time, Dole was an important administrative and judicial centre, notably as the capital of Franche-Comté under the Ancien Régime. The buildings of this period often reflect the social status of their owners, with interior decorative elements such as this chimney, symbol of wealth and prestige.

The partial listing of the building (only the chimney) suggests that its heritage value lies primarily in this specific element, rather than in the whole building. This is common for buildings whose structure has been altered over the centuries, but which retain remarkable traces of their past. No information is available on any owners or sponsors of the time.

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