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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 22 rue du Commerce in Lons-le-Saunier is a historic monument built in the 4th quarter of the 17th and 18th centuries. It illustrates the civil architecture of this period in the Franche-Comté region, marked by classical and local influences. Its inscription in the inventory of Historic Monuments in 1926 specifically concerns its facade, emphasizing its heritage and aesthetic interest.

Lons-le-Saunier, capital of the Jura department, was at that time a developing city, marked by artisanal and commercial activities. The bourgeois houses, like this one, often reflected the prosperity of the owners, linked to trade or local administration. These buildings played a central role in urban life, serving as both a residence and a place of social representation.

The protection of the façade by ministerial decree in 1926 was evidence of the early recognition of its architectural value. Although the available sources do not specify the details of its construction or initial owners, its downtown location and style suggest a residential function for an affluent family. Today, it remains a testament to the built heritage of Franche-Comté.

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