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The Maison des Frères Ignorantins is a civil building located in Marle, in the department of Aisne (Hauts-de-France), built during the first quarter of the 20th century. This building is distinguished by its history related to the First World War, during which time it received murals made by a Belgian prisoner of war. These works, preserved in two rooms in the basement, constitute a unique artistic and historical testimony, reflecting the conditions of detention and the creativity of prisoners during the conflict.

The murals were performed by Oscar Glas, a Belgian artist interned by the Germans between 1914 and 1918. His work, discovered decades later, motivated the listing of the house as historical monuments by order of 16 July 2009. Only the two rooms decorated with these frescoes are protected, highlighting their exceptional heritage value. The property now belongs to the commune of Marle, thus ensuring the preservation of this heritage linked to the memory of the Great War.

The exact location of the house is documented: it is located at 5 rue Pelletier (or close to 13 Rue du Petit Haudreville), in the centre of Marle. The available sources, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, confirm its status as a historical monument and its artistic interest, thanks to the works of Oscar Glas, and memorial, as a tangible trace of the upheavals caused by the First World War in the region. However, the accuracy of its geographical location is considered poor (level 5/10), reflecting minor uncertainties in the available coordinates.

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