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The House of the 15th century is a civil building located in Dijon, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Dating from the 15th century, it is a typical example of Burgundian medieval urban architecture. This monument has been included in the inventory of Historical Monuments since 1983, with a specific protection covering its facade and roof on street.

The location of this house at 4-6 Stéphen-Liégeard Street is attested by the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates. Although details of its history or original occupants are missing, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance. The accuracy of its location is assessed as poor (note 5/10), which may reflect minor uncertainties about its exact location.

In the 15th century, Dijon was a major political and economic centre under the influence of the Dukes of Burgundy. The bourgeois houses of that time, like this one, illustrated the prosperity of the city and often served as residences for merchants, artisans or local notables. Their architecture, marked by stone facades and steep roofs, met the climatic needs and aesthetic cannons of the era.

The protection of the facade and roof by decree of 29 December 1983 shows the desire to preserve the most representative elements of this heritage. No information is available on any possible public opening, room rental or current use as guest rooms.

Available sources, including Monumentum and internal data, confirm its status as a Historic Monument, but do not provide additional details on its specific history, transformations or successive owners. The associated photo, licensed under Creative Commons, is attributed to François de Dijon, without any further details on its content or angle of view.

In the wider context of 15th century Burgundy, urban houses like this played a central role in everyday life. They often housed commercial activities on the ground floor and housing on the first floor, reflecting a social organization in which bourgeoisie and handicrafts coexisted closely.

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