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Bouday House, located in Montbozon in Haute-Saône, is a civil building built around 1567, during the 3rd quarter of the 16th century. Called "the big house" until the Revolution, it was erected by Léonard Rousselot and consists of four wings surrounding a square courtyard. The main house, occupying the north wing, includes two bodies of buildings, while the other wings house agricultural outbuildings. Inside, a vaulted kitchen on a dogive cross and several fireplaces from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries remain, reflecting its architectural evolution.

The building now retains most of its external volume and its original interior layout. On the ground floor of the house, a gallery opened by four stone arcades recalls its Renaissance style. Bouday House was partially protected: the former house (including the inner courtyard) was listed as a historic monument on 14 October 1996, while the house body was classified on 17 November 1998, marking its heritage recognition.

According to available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum), Bouday House illustrates the rural architectural heritage of Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its exact address, 15 Rue du Collège in Montbozon, and its Insee code (70357) confirm its anchoring in the Haute-Saône department. Protected elements exclude hangars added later to the west, thus preserving its historical authenticity.

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