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The building 10 Place d'Armes in Valenciennes is a 14th century building whose history remains partially documented. Only its cellar, protected by a decree of May 8, 1944, bears witness to its heritage importance. This building illustrates the medieval civil architecture of the region, marked by construction techniques adapted to the urban needs of the period.

Valenciennes, a city of the North integrated today in the Hauts-de-France, was in the Middle Ages a dynamic commercial and artisanal crossroads. The buildings of this period were often used as dwellings, workshops or warehouses, reflecting local economic vitality. Their preservation, like that of this cellar, offers an overview of lifestyles and constructive practices between the 13th and 15th centuries.

The inscription for the Historical Monuments in 1944 highlights the heritage value of this underground element, rare remains of a dense urban past. Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its exact address and legal status, but few additional architectural or historical details are available.

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