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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building in Metz, between Rue du Neufbourg and Place Saint-Nicolas, dates from the 4th quarter of the 16th century and the 1st quarter of the 17th century. This civil building illustrates the residential architecture of the late Renaissance in Lorraine, a period marked by a transition between Gothic and classical styles. Its facades and roofs, as well as its column cellar, were protected by a decree of 30 November 1989 on the inscription of their heritage value.

The location of the building in the historic centre of Metz reflects the dense urbanization of the city at that time. Metz, then Free City of Empire before joining France in 1552, was a major commercial and cultural hub. The vaulted cellars, like that of this building, were often used for the storage of goods or for domestic purposes, testifying to the economic and social practices of the time.

The available data (Monumentum, Mérimée database) specify its exact address: 9 rue du Neufbourg and 7 Place Saint-Nicolas, in the Moselle department (57). Although the accuracy of its location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), the sources confirm its status as a Historical Monument. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visit, rental) or contemporary use.

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