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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located on Rue Porte de Monteux in Carpentras is an emblematic 17th century residential building. It is distinguished by its typical civil architecture of the period, with remarkable elements such as framing and vantals of its door, witness to the artisanal know-how of the time. These details motivated its listing as historic monuments by order of 28 October 1949, emphasizing its heritage value in the urban landscape of Carpentras.

The monument is part of the historical context of 17th century Provence, a region marked by relative economic prosperity and architectural growth. The buildings of this period often reflect the influence of classical styles, while integrating local specificities. In Carpentras, then under the authority of the Papal States until 1791, these buildings testify to bourgeois life and cultural exchanges between Provence and neighbouring Italy.

The precise address of the building, 87 rue Porte de Monteux, is referenced in the Mérimée base, with an Insee code (84031) confirming its anchoring in the department of Vaucluse. Although the available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not detail its original use, its classification protects an architectural heritage representative of the affluent dwellings of the Ancien Régime. The location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10), suggests a possible visual identification via tools like Street View, without guarantee of absolute accuracy.

No information is available on any owners, architects or historic occupants of the building. The protected elements are strictly limited to the 17th century gate, without mentioning other parts of the building or current use (visit, rental, etc.). Nor can current sources accurately date its construction within the century, nor can it be associated with a landmark event in local history.

The protection of 1949 is part of a broader approach to preserving the Carpentrassian heritage, as evidenced by the list of historical monuments of the city. This building thus illustrates the policy of safeguarding civilian buildings, often less publicized than religious or military monuments, but just as revealing of the social and urban history of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Finally, the Creative Commons license associated with Marianne Casamance's photo recalls the importance of collaborative contributions to document and value this heritage. However, the lack of data on accessibility or services offered (visits, accommodation) limits practical information for the public, inviting further research into local cultural services.

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