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The former Synagogue House of Charmont is an emblematic building located in Besançon, in the Doubs department, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Built mainly in the 16th century, it is distinguished by its architecture and history linked to the local Jewish community. Its facades, overlooking two streets, were inscribed in historical monuments by order of 18 October 1937, highlighting their heritage value.

In the 16th century Besançon was a dynamic city, marked by its strategic and commercial role in Franche-Comté. The houses of that time often reflected local architectural influences, mixing medieval traditions and Renaissance innovations. This type of building, sometimes associated with community uses such as synagogues, illustrates the cultural and religious diversity of the region.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm that the house is still located at 19 rue de la Madeleine and 1 rue du Viguier. Its designation as historic monuments in 1937 preserved its most remarkable architectural elements, although its geographical accuracy is now considered poor (level 5/10).

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