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The Bolli House is a 15th century emblematic building located in Chalamont, in the department of Ain, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is representative of late medieval civil architecture, with a facade inscribed as historical monuments since 1927. Originally, it was located on Rue de l'Hôpital, later renamed Rue des Halles, and corresponded to Parcel 215 of the local cadastre.

In 1927, the house was occupied by a person named Bolli, who gave him his current name. Its partial inscription (only the façade) reflects its heritage interest, although precise architectural details are not described in the available sources. In 1971, another occupier, Antoine Pradat, resided there, marking a continuation of housing over several decades.

Sources also indicate its exact address in the Merimée base (Hôpital Street, 01320 Chalamont) and an approximate address from GPS coordinates (5382 Rue des Halles). Bolli House is thus rooted in local history, linked to the urban evolution of Chalamont, especially in the Halles district, a central place for commercial and social activities of the city in medieval and modern times.

The historical context of Chalamont in the 15th century was marked by a mainly agricultural and artisanal economy, typical of the small towns of the Dombes region. Homes such as the Bolli were often used as housing for merchants, artisans or wealthy families, playing a role in community life. Their preservation now allows us to understand the lifestyles and spatial organization of medieval villages.

The inscription of the façade in 1927 underlines the importance attached to the conservation of the built heritage, although information on possible restorations or subsequent modifications is lacking. The Bolli House remains a material testimony of the history of Chalamont, between medieval memory and adaptations to the following epochs.

The available references (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its status as a historical monument, but do not provide details of its interior architecture or any significant events being held there. Its interest lies mainly in its persistence throughout the centuries and its anchoring in the local urban fabric.

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