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The house of the Cariatides, located at 28 rue de la Chaudronerie in Dijon, is a mansion built around 1603. It is emblematic of late Renaissance architecture, with a facade decorated with datlants and cariatides, as well as shields with arms of the Pouffier, a family of rich cauldron merchants. The building reflects the continuing influence of the style of Hugues Sambin, an architect and cabinetmaker from Dijon, who died before its creation, but whose artistic heritage still marks local achievements.

Classified as a historical monument by order of 13 July 1911, this house also bears the name of Maison Pouffier, with reference to its sponsors. Its sculpted decor, including the flower cauldron (sign of the Pouffier), illustrates the fascination of the Dijon trading elites at the turn of the seventeenth century. The property now belongs to the municipality of Dijon, although its access to the public (visits, rental) is not specified in the available sources.

The rue Chaudronnerie, where the monument stands, takes its name from the artisans working the metals, flourishing activity in Dijon at that time. The house is thus located in a historical district linked to luxury craftsmanship, reflecting the economic dynamism of the city under the Old Regime. The atlantes and cariatides, decorative elements inspired by antiquity, highlight the learning and cultural ambitions of its owners, typical of the Burgundy elites of the Renaissance.

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