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Origin and history

The House of the Elders of Cluny, built between the late 17th and early 18th centuries, was originally used as a town hall. The aldermen, municipal magistrates, built on land acquired in 1619. This building reflects the local administrative organization of the Old Regime, where the aldermen played a central role in urban management.

In 1793, after the French Revolution, the building was transferred to the convent of the Recollets and transformed into a private dwelling. Internal changes, such as partitioning, then altered its original structure. The council hall, located on the first floor, was restored after the demolition of these partitions, revealing typical 18th-century decorations: false stucco panelling, Louis XV fireplace and exposed ceiling.

Classified as a Historic Monument in 2001, the House of the Aldermen is now fully protected, including its garden. Owned by the municipality of Cluny, it bears witness to the Burgundian civil architecture and the evolution of urban uses, from the Old Regime to today. Its exact address, 22 rue de la Barre, makes it a central element of local heritage, accessible to the public under conditions.

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