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The postmaster's house of Saint-Vit, located at 11 Grande Rue in the village of the same name (Doubs), is an emblematic building of the 2nd half of the 18th century. Built in 1778 by Claude François Billon, local postmaster, it embodies Saint-Vit's strategic importance as a relay of stages and a trunk post under the Ancien Régime. Postmasters, influential figures, then played a key role in regional exchanges and logistics. The neo-classical architecture of the house, with its skylights and its dedication on the façade ("LE SR C F BILLON MTRE DE POST"), reflects the prestige of its sponsor.

The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1977, with protection on its street façade and roof. This recognition underscores its heritage interest, linked to the history of transport and local urban planning. Saint-Vit, then a road crossing, drew part of its prosperity from this activity, as evidenced by this preserved residence. The sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its exact address and current status, although information on its contemporary vocation (visit, accommodation) remains undocumented.

The listing in the inventory of historical monuments (Decree of 12 September 1977) specifically concerns external elements (Cadastre G 432), without mentioning protected interior features. The house thus illustrates both the civil architecture of the eighteenth century and the postal network of Ancien Régime, two inseparable aspects of its identity. No information is available on any post-construction changes or on its current precise use.

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