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The Maison Générat, also known as the House of Consuls, is an emblematic building of the village of Cucuron, in the Vaucluse. Built in the 2nd half of the 17th century (circa 1660), it is distinguished by its street corner location, between Church Street and Market Street. Its architecture reflects an urban village style, typical of the region at that time. The façade is adorned with a statue of Virgin to Child (above 1.42 m), attributed to the sculptor Berrnus de Mazan, who dominates the corner of the first floor.

The building was classified as a Historic Monument on October 18, 1994, protecting its facades, roofs and statue with its niche. This ranking underscores its heritage importance as a witness to local history and 17th century Provencal craftsmanship. The protected elements specifically include the street façades, the corresponding roofs, and the Virgin's corner, according to the classification order.

Cucuron, at that time, was a village marked by a social organization centered around its consuls (municipal magistrates), whose alternative name of the house might come from. Buildings like this often served as a meeting place or representation for local notables. The architecture, with its floors and carved decoration, illustrates a relative prosperity and a concern for urban beautification, characteristic of the Provencal villages under the Old Regime.

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