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Origin and history

The 15th century House, located in Grimaud in the Var, is an emblematic monument of medieval civil architecture of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Built in the 15th century, it bears witness to the built heritage of that period, marked by construction techniques and urban uses that were typical of the late Middle Ages. The building is distinguished by its facade and cellar, two elements protected by a registration order dated 27 January 1926, highlighting their historical and architectural value.

In the 15th century, Grimaud, like many Provencal localities, was a place of life animated by agricultural, artisanal and commercial activities. The houses of this period often served as a place of residence for wealthy families or merchants, while sometimes sheltering storage or commercial spaces on the ground floor. This type of building reflects the social and economic organization of the time, where urban housing was structured around narrow streets and central squares. The partial protection of this monument, including its facade and cellar, highlights the importance attached to preserving the material traces of this local history.

The location of the House of the 15th century is specified in the base Mérimée at the address rue des Arcades, although approximate GPS coordinates also place it 1 Rue des Templiers. This duality of addresses may reflect urban developments or census errors, but it confirms the anchoring of this monument in the historical fabric of Grimaud. Ranked as a Historic Monument, it participates in the valorization of the Var and Provencal heritage, offering a concrete overview of daily life and medieval domestic architecture.

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