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The house of the Governor of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique is an emblematic 17th century building, located in the department of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. Ranked as a historical monument in 1931, it is today distinguished by its unique vestige: a gate opening onto the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville. This portal, a remarkable architectural element, is the last physical testimony of this building which once housed a residence linked to local and national history.

At the present location of the house now stands a festive hall, marking a functional transformation of the site. The history of this monument is particularly marked by the birth, in its walls on 7 June 1594, of Caesar of Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme, natural son of Henry IV and Gabrielle d'Estrées. This event gives the Governor's house a major historical dimension, combining local heritage with the great history of France.

The 1931 classification relates exclusively to the 17th century portal, highlighting its heritage importance. Although most of the original structure has disappeared, this vestige offers an overview of the civil architecture of the time. The property now belongs to the town of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique, and its location, in 3 square of the Town Hall, makes it a central point of interest in the urban landscape.

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