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The Jean Rey House is a historic house located in the commune of Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. This 16th century building illustrates the civil architecture of this period in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its precise location, at 5 rue Passère, makes it an important part of the local heritage.

Classified as a historical monument in 1943, this house demonstrates the importance attached to preserving the old building in this area. Although little detailed information is available on its specific history, its inscription reflects its heritage and architectural value. It is part of a wider set of protected monuments in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

In modern times, bourgeois or notable houses like this often served as residences for wealthy or influential families. In a city like Forcalquier, marked by its administrative and commercial role since the Middle Ages, these houses reflected the social status of their owners and participated in urban structuring. Their conservation now allows us to study the lifestyles and architectural evolution of the region.

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