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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 5 Rue de la Chaudronnerie in Dijon is a 15th century historical monument. This civil building, typical of medieval Burgundy architecture, was listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 16 June 1928. Its precise location is attested by the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, which place it in the department of the Côte d'Or, in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

The classification of this house reflects its heritage importance, although available sources do not detail its original use or its potential owners. GPS coordinates and postal address confirm its location in the historic centre of Dijon, a city marked by a rich medieval past and a strong artisanal tradition, as evidenced by the name of rue Chaudronnerie, linked to the metal trades.

No information is provided on the opening to the public, the services offered (visits, accommodation) or the specific architectural elements protected. The data are limited to its legal status, construction period and administrative location, supplemented by a photographic licence (Creative Commons, credited to Thérèse Gaigé).

Burgundy of the 15th century was a prosperous region, integrated into the Duchy of Burgundy under the Valois, where bourgeois and artisanal houses played a central role in urban life. These buildings often housed workshops on the ground floor and housing on the floor, reflecting a social organization combining housing and economic activity. Although this house is not described in detail, its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments underscores its value as a witness of this time.

The sources mentioned (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not provide anecdotes, names of owners or subsequent transformations. The lack of details about its current state or stylistic characteristics limits the understanding of its evolution, but its ranking in 1928 attests to an early heritage interest, in a context where the protection of the medieval building became a priority in France.

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