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The house at 4 Molé Street in Troyes is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments since September 8, 1928. This building is distinguished by its facades and roofs, protected for their heritage value, and is part of the emblematic "Bouchon de Champagne", the historic heart of the city. Mole Street, a pedestrian road linking Champeaux Street to the rue des 15th-Vingts, owes its name to an illustrious Troyan family, although the details of this line are not specified in the available sources.

The house on 4 rue Molé is one of the remarkable buildings on this street, alongside the Maison de l'Orfèvre and the Saint-Jean-du-Marché church, of which it shares the medieval and reborn architectural context. This area, marked by a high density of classified monuments, reflects the historical and commercial importance of Troyes, especially during periods when the city was an economic crossroads in Champagne. The lack of accurate data on the construction period of the house limits the knowledge of its specific history, but its registration demonstrates its heritage interest.

The 1928 ranking specifically concerns the elements visible from Mole and Champeaux streets, stressing the importance of their preservation in the urban landscape. No information is available on past or current uses of the building (housing, commerce, etc.), or on any significant owners or occupants. The sources mention only its protected status and its location in a neighborhood full of history, where crafts and commerce have long structured local life.

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