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The house of Cardinal Sommier is a civil building located in Vauvillers, in the department of Haute-Saône in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dating from the hinge of the 16th and 17th centuries, it is distinguished by characteristic architectural elements such as a scallop, an old fireplace and a portal marking the beginnings of classicism in Franche-Comté. These details suggest an initial construction in the late 16th or early 17th century, although the sources do not specify the exact date of its foundation.

The building underwent major changes in the 18th and 19th centuries, partially altering its original appearance. Despite these changes, certain elements such as the stone gate and the scauguette were preserved, leading to its registration as historical monuments by order of 6 October 2000. This protection specifically concerns the portal and the stone façade, including the scald, as evidenced by the Merimée base.

The location of the house at 3 rue du Château in Vauvillers, as well as its name evoking a cardinal Sommier, suggest a link to an influential ecclesiastical figure, although the available sources do not provide any biographical details about this character. The building is part of the local architectural heritage, reflecting stylistic evolutions and functional adaptations over centuries.

Today, Cardinal Sommier's house remains a testimony of regional history, with a precise location assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10). Practical information about its current access or use (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not documented in the sources consulted, leaving open the question of its contemporary vocation.

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