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Origin and history

The house at 18 Pannessac Street in Puy-en-Velay is a representative example of 18th-century civil architecture. This monument, listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments since 1984, illustrates the constructive techniques and decorative styles in vogue in the region at that time. The street façades and corresponding roofs were specifically protected for their heritage value, reflecting the importance attached to preserving the old building in the city.

Buildings on Nos. 18 and 22 of Pannessac Street are cited as 18th century civil construction models. Their location in the heart of Puy-en-Velay, a city marked by a rich historical and religious past, highlights their integration into a dense and structured urban fabric. The partial protection of these buildings, notably by the decree of 21 December 1984, bears witness to their official recognition as significant elements of local heritage.

In the 18th century, Le Puy-en-Velay was a dynamic city, marked by its role as a commercial and religious crossroads in Auvergne. Bourgeois houses, such as those on Pannessac Street, reflected the prosperity of their owners, often merchants, notables or wealthy artisans. These buildings, with their neat facades and characteristic roofs, contributed to the beautification of the city and to the affirmation of its social and economic status.

The accuracy of the location of this monument is assessed as poor (note 5/10), which may indicate uncertainties as to the accuracy of the available coordinates. In spite of this, the official address registered in the Mérimée base clearly situates the building in the city centre of Puy-en-Velay, an area rich in architectural and historical heritage.

Practical information about opening up to the public, visiting or any associated services (such as guest rooms) is not mentioned in available sources. This suggests that the monument could be a private property or a building whose access is not systematically open to visitors, although its status as a Historic Monument makes it a point of interest for those passionate about history and architecture.

Finally, the Creative Commons license associated with the photographs of the monument, especially those made by MOSSOT, allows a wider distribution of its image. This contributes to its valorisation and public awareness of the rich built heritage of Puy-en-Velay and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

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