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Origin and history

The house in Saint-Vit, in the Doubs department, is a monument dating back to the 16th, 18th and 19th centuries. This building illustrates the architectural evolution of the region through these three periods, with characteristic elements of each era. In particular, the stairway tower was protected by a registration order in 1986, highlighting its heritage importance.

The location of this house at 23 rue Charles-de-Gaulle is documented in the Mérimée base, although geographical accuracy is considered to be satisfactory a priori (note of 6/10). This type of house, typical of Burgundy-Franche-Comté, often reflects the social status of its owners, whether they are local merchants, artisans or notables. The successive changes over the centuries reflect the adaptations to the needs and lifestyles of the inhabitants.

The inclusion of the stairway tower in 1986 marks an official recognition of its historical and architectural value. This type of protection aims to preserve remarkable elements, often related to construction techniques or decorative styles specific to a period. No information is available on the historic owners or specific uses of this house beyond its status as a Historic Monument.

Available sources, including Monumentum, do not provide details of the public opening, the services offered (visits, rentals, accommodation) or related events. The approximate address from GPS coordinates (21 Charles de Gaulle Street) suggests a possible confusion or an evolution of the fragmentation, frequent in the old-age centres of the French communes.

The Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, to which Saint-Vit belongs, is rich in civil and religious built heritage. Houses from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries play a key role in understanding urban and rural dynamics, between agricultural, artisanal and commercial activities. This monument fits into this context, without any details of its original use or its occupants being accessible.

The Creative Commons license associated with JGS25 photo indicates visual documentation available, but no iconographic or descriptive details are provided in the sources consulted. The Merimée base, a reference tool for the heritage inventory, ranks this monument under the code Insee 25527, attached to the commune of Saint-Vit and the district of Besançon.

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