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The house in Montbéliard, built in the 16th century, is an emblematic historical monument of the city. Originally, it probably served as a bourgeois or artisanal dwelling, typical of Renaissance urban architecture in this border region influenced by Germanic and French currents. Its main body, dated from the 16th century, reflects the constructive techniques of the time, with local materials such as stone and wood.

In 1667, the building housed an inn called La Fleur, a place of sociability and commerce frequented by travellers and residents. In 1715 it became a private house and was enlarged between 1715 and 1718 by the acquisition of an adjacent barn dating from 1645, identifiable by an inscription on a second floor window. This period also marked the division of property into two distinct parts, perhaps reflecting family or economic changes.

In the 19th century, between 1823 and 1859, important works changed its structure: a wooden gallery with a staircase was added, as well as a building body in return to the back of the right. These transformations illustrate the adaptation of the building to the residential needs and architectural tastes of the time. The house retains protected elements such as the North and South facades, a vaulted passageway, a square staircase tower with a screw staircase, and its roof, inscribed in the Historic Monuments in 1989.

Today, the house bears witness to the urban evolution of Montbéliard, mixing medieval heritage, renaissant influences and modern adaptations. Its location at 34-36 rue Georges-Clémenceau and its passage from the Fleur make it a historic landmark in the city centre, although its precise location is considered fair according to the criteria of cartographic accuracy. The facades and the stair tower, characteristic of the bourgeois houses of the time, make it a remarkable example of the local architectural heritage.

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