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Origin and history

This house, located in 6 Place du Huit-Septembre (formerly Place Saint-Pierre) in Besançon, is an iconic 18th century building. It is distinguished by its representative architecture of this period, with a facade and roof protected since 1937 by a decree of inscription under the title of Historical Monuments. Its central location, in the historic heart of Besançon, reflects the urban importance of this type of construction in modern times.

The official protection of the facade and cover, decided on October 20, 1937, underscores the heritage value of this building. Although the available sources do not specify its original use, its inscription bears witness to its architectural or historical interest in the city. The location, now noted as "passable" in terms of accuracy, remains an anchor in the bisontin landscape, between urban memory and preserved heritage.

Besançon, a city marked by its military and religious history, had many bourgeois or artisanal houses in the 17th and 18th centuries. These buildings, often located on public squares such as the 8th September, served both as housing, a place of commerce or a workshop. Their conservation offers an overview of the lifestyles and urban evolution of the Franche-Comté under the Ancien Régime.

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