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Origin and history

The house located at 18 rue Georges-Clémenceau in Montbéliard is an emblematic building of the 4th quarter 16th and 1st quarter 17th centuries. Its constituent parts, with the exception of the shop, already appear on the plot of 1715–18. The main body on street and the one on court date from the late 16th or early 17th century, reflecting the civil architecture of this pivotal period between Renaissance and classical times.

In 1676, a stairway door was added for Jean Georges Perdrix, regency adviser, as evidenced by the date and coat of arms engraved on his pediment. This detail highlights the social importance of the owner and the evolution of the building. Between 1812 and 1859, extensions were made, including an additional building body on courtyards and gardens, while a shopfront was added in the mid-19th century, marking its adaptation to commercial uses.

Classified Historic Monument by order of 6 October 1989, the house protects its facades on street and courtyard, its staircase tower, the large living room on the first floor with its original décor, as well as the shopfront and its roof. These elements illustrate the architectural and functional transformations over nearly three centuries, from the modern period to the industrial era.

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