Construction of house XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
14 octobre 1963
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 14 octobre 1963 (≈ 1963)
Protection of the facade and roof.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façade of the house including the carpentry and the entrance door, as well as the corresponding roof cover (see E 857): inscription by order of 14 October 1963
Origin and history
The house at 44 rue d'Aube in Bar-sur-Aube is a 16th-century building, typical of the civil architecture of this period. It is distinguished by its facade and carpentry, as well as by its roofing slope, which were inscribed as a Historical Monument by order of 14 October 1963. These protected elements reflect the craftsmanship and decorative styles in the Renaissance in Champagne-Ardenne.
In the 16th century, Bar-sur-Aube was a dynamic city integrated into the Duchy of Champagne, a region marked by a flourishing trade, especially around fairs and wine. The bourgeois houses, like this one, bear witness to the prosperity of some inhabitants, often merchants or artisans. Their architecture, combining functionality and ornaments, also illustrates the evolution of urban lifestyles during this pivotal period between the Middle Ages and modern times.
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