Initial construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of presumed construction of the building.
1er quart XVIIIe siècle
Architectural changes
Architectural changes 1er quart XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1825)
Period of significant renovation of the building.
10 juin 1937
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 10 juin 1937 (≈ 1937)
Protection of the corner console per stop.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Corner console: inscription by decree of 10 June 1937
Origin and history
The building in Saint-Avold, in the Moselle department (Great East Region), is a monument dating back to the 15th century, with significant modifications made during the first quarter of the 18th century. This building is representative of the civil architecture of these periods, although the precise details of its initial use or occupants are not mentioned in the available sources.
The most remarkable element of this building is its corner console, protected by a Registration Order for Historic Monuments dated June 10, 1937. This protection highlights the heritage importance of this architectural detail, typical of the old buildings of the region. The exact address, 38 Poincaré Street (or 40 depending on GPS sources), places the monument in a central area of Saint-Avold, near the Rue de l'Hôpital.
The location of the building, noted as "passable" (level 5/10) in the Merimée base, suggests that its exact location may require further verification. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rentals, etc.), or on any associated services such as guest rooms. The data are mainly from the Monumentum database and the internal archives, without reference to iconographic sources or in-depth studies.
Saint-Avold, a Lorrain city now integrated into the Grand East region, has an architectural heritage marked by its medieval and modern history. The buildings of this time often reflect local commercial or craft activities, as well as social organization around central streets such as Poincaré Street. This type of building could be used as a dwelling, a workshop, or a place of commerce, playing a key role in the daily life of the city.
The partial protection of the building (only the corner console) indicates that its heritage value lies primarily in specific decorative or structural elements, rather than in the whole building. This is common for old civil constructions, where some architectural details show know-how or styles characteristic of a given period.
No information is available on historic owners, architects, or significant events related to this building. The archives consulted also do not mention recent restorations or tourist development projects, limiting the understanding of its current state and contemporary use.
