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The House, a former attic of Gray, dated from the late 15th or early 16th century, is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period. The building, located 10-12 rue du Marché, features a high gable on street and two towers of staircase in screws, each decorated with doors framed with ionic pilasters and cartridges carved with vegetal and geometric motifs. These stylistic elements, as well as the berry typology, allow precise dating between the 4th quarter of the 15th century and the 1st quarter of the 16th century. The building may have been part of the Gauthiot d'Ancier hotel, whose remains remain nearby, although this hypothesis is not confirmed.

The original function of this attic was probably that of tithe house or public attic, as evidenced by its free interior structure from the 1st floor and an unidentified coat of arms representing three mill irons, possibly linked to a corporation. Two semi-outbuilding staircases, dating from the 2nd half of the 16th century, distribute the building. The one overlooking the court bears the motto of the Gauthiot d'Ancier: "God is my hope", strengthening the supposed link with this private hotel. Subsequent transformations, including the 17th century (preserved road) and the 19th century (renovated ground floor), partially altered the building, without altering its original volume.

Ranked as a Historic Monument in 2002, the old attic is characterized by a remarkable structure, whose farms have five different levels, supporting a long-paned roof. Its state of conservation makes it possible to appreciate the constructive techniques of the Renaissance, as well as the functional adaptations that occurred in the following centuries. The location in Gray, a strategic city of Haute-Saône, suggests an economic or administrative role in the management of local crops or taxes, although the archives are lacking to specify its exact use.

Protected elements include the entire attic (cadastre AC 152, 153), highlighting its heritage interest. The accuracy of its location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 7/10), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons document its current appearance. No information is available on its accessibility to the public or possible reuse (visits, rentals, etc.).

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