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The guest house is an emblematic building located in the commune of Faverney, Haute-Saône, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Built in the 16th century, it represents an example of civil architecture of this period, marked by local and regional influences. Its designation as historic monuments in 1969 underscores its historic importance, particularly for its street façades and its characteristic roof.

The precise location of this monument is Sainte-Gudes Square and Thiers Street, in the heart of Faverney. The protected elements, i.e. the facades and the roof, were officially recognized by an order dated 8 December 1969. This building is part of a historical context where reception or reception houses played a social and economic role for travellers and pilgrims crossing the region.

In the 16th century, Franche-Comté, then under Burgundy influence then Spanish, was a region of passage and exchanges. Houses like this often served as a place of accommodation for travellers, merchants or visiting personalities. Their architecture reflected both the practical needs of the period and the dominant artistic styles, combining local tradition and innovations from elsewhere.

The registration of the guest house as a historical monument in 1969 helped preserve this heritage, while highlighting it as a witness to local history. Today, it remains a point of interest for lovers of history and architecture, although its current uses (visit, rent, accommodation) are not clearly documented in the available sources.

The available references, notably via the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, as well as Wikipedia, confirm its status as a protected monument. These sources provide administrative details, such as its exact address and Insee code, but little information about its detailed history or past occupants. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be "a priori satisfactory", which facilitates its identification for visitors or researchers.

Finally, the guest house is part of a wider set of historic monuments of the Haute-Saône, contributing to the rich heritage of this region. His study provides a better understanding of the urban and architectural dynamics of Franche-Comté during the Renaissance, a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

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