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Origin and history

The house in Clamart, Hauts-de-Seine, is a rare example of a resort for royal civil servants in the 18th century. It is distinguished by its architectural organization, combining a central courtyard typical of the vineyards of Île-de-France with a facade with a classical style, unusual for a building with an agricultural vocation. This mix reflects an adaptation of aristocratic urban codes to rural needs, characteristic of secondary residences of the time.

The monument was partially protected by an inscription under the title of Historic Monuments in 2017, specifically covering facades, roofs, two cobbled courtyards and an 18th century staircase. This official recognition underscores its heritage importance, particularly for its testimony on the lifestyles and hybrid architecture of the provincial elites under the Old Regime. The location, between Rue Chef de Ville and Rue Pierre and Marie Curie, reinforces its anchor in the historic urban fabric of Clamart.

The building is part of a regional context marked by viticulture, a major economic activity in Île-de-France until the 19th century. Villages like Clamart often housed houses of this type, serving both as a residence and as a place of management of wine estates. The architecture of this house, with its paved courtyard and classical elements, reflects this functional duality, between social prestige and agricultural utility.

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