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Origin and history

The Maison des Sires de Domecy, located in Avallon, is a monument whose origins and construction period are not specified in the available sources. This type of building, often linked to the local aristocracy, usually reflects the influence of the lords or notable families in the region. In Burgundy-Franche-Comté, seigneurial houses like this played a central role in the medieval or modern social and economic organization.

They served as a residence for powerful families, while symbolizing their authority over the surrounding lands. Local activities, such as agriculture, commerce or crafts, were often supervised by these elites, whose homes marked the urban and rural landscape.

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