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Origin and history

The house located at 97 Battant Street in Besançon is a 16th-century civil building typical of Renaissance urban architecture. This monument, whose façade and height have been protected since 1937, illustrates the built heritage of the city at a time when Besançon was a prosperous city under Spanish influence, integrated into the county of Burgundy. Its inscription as a Historic Monument underscores its heritage and architectural importance.

At that time Besançon was a strategic commercial and military crossroads between France and Habsburg possessions. The bourgeois houses, like this one, reflected the wealth of local merchants and artisans, often organized into corporations. These buildings served as both housing, workshop and storage facilities, playing a central role in the economic and social life of the city. Their preservation today offers an overview of the urban planning and lifestyles of the modern era.

The protection of the facade and the attic by order of 1 October 1937 marks the official recognition of its historical value. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not specify the details of its original construction or owners, its exact address and conservation status are documented. The location, noted as 'passable' (level 5/10), suggests a geographical identification to be refined, while photographs licensed under Creative Commons contribute to its heritage visibility.

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