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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 22 rue d'Arènes in Besançon is a 16th century building. It is representative of the civil architecture of this period in the region, although the precise details of its construction or its first occupants are not mentioned in the available sources. Its inscription as Monument Historic by decree of 8 July 1942 specifically concerns its facade and roof, remarkable elements of its architectural heritage.

Besançon, a town in the Doubs department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, was in the sixteenth century an important strategic and cultural crossroads. The houses of that time often reflected the social status of their owners, with their facades and characteristic roofs. This type of building, although apparently modest, could belong to local artisans, merchants or notables, playing a role in the economic and social life of the city.

The practical information about this house is limited: its exact address is known, but its access to the public, whether it be visits, rental or accommodation, is not specified in the sources consulted. GPS location and administrative data confirm its anchoring in the historic centre of Besançon, a city marked by a rich architectural heritage and a multi-severe history.

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