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Origin and history

The house in Baume-les-Dames, in the Doubs department, is a building dating from the 3rd quarter of the 16th century. It is distinguished by its facades adorned with an angle turret, as well as its roof, elements protected by an inscription order under the Historical Monuments dated 10 March 1934. This classification reflects its architectural and heritage significance in the region.

Located in Place du Général-de-Gaulle (formerly Place du Capitole) and close to the Place de la Loi, this house is part of the urban landscape of Baume-les-Dames. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair, with an address confirmed by the Merimée bases and approximate GPS coordinates. Its architecture reflects the characteristics of the Renaissance civil constructions in Franche-Comté.

At the time of its construction in the 16th century, Franche-Comté was a region marked by both French and Burgundy influences, with an economy based on agriculture, crafts and commerce. The houses of this period often served as residences for wealthy families or local notables, playing a role in the social and urban structure of cities such as Baume-les-Dames.

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