Initial construction 1608 (≈ 1608)
Date worn on the house.
XVIIIe siècle
Agricultural expansion
Agricultural expansion XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Extension in rural operation.
août 1914
Destroying bombardment
Destroying bombardment août 1914 (≈ 1914)
Agricultural parts destroyed during the war.
4 novembre 1931
Door classification with shield
Door classification with shield 4 novembre 1931 (≈ 1931)
Protection under Historic Monuments.
6 janvier 1932
Classification Renaissance Bay
Classification Renaissance Bay 6 janvier 1932 (≈ 1932)
Additional protection of the decorative element.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Door with shield (Box F 1129): classification by order of 4 November 1931; Renaissance Bay located above the gate (Box F 1129): classification by decree of 6 January 1932
Key figures
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No names listed in the sources.
Origin and history
The house on Rue des Prêtres in Marville, in the department of the Meuse (Grand Est region), is a civilian building dating from 1608, as evidenced by the date worn on its structure. This building illustrates the Lorrain domestic architecture of the modern period, with Renaissance elements still visible today. Its history is marked by an extension to the 18th century, partially transforming the building into a farm, reflecting the evolution of rural uses in this border region.
The house suffered major damage during the bombings of August 1914, during the First World War, resulting in the destruction of its agricultural parts. Despite these losses, two remarkable elements were preserved and protected by classification orders: the door with shield (classified in 1931) and a Renaissance bay above the gate (classified in 1922). These remains bear witness to the original prestige of the residence, probably linked to a notable family of Marville, as suggested by the still visible coat of arms.
Located in the former Lorraine region, this house is part of a historical context marked by border conflicts and successive reconstructions. Its classification as Historic Monuments underlines its heritage importance, both for its architecture and for its role in local history. The GPS coordinates and the current address (26 Rue des Pretres) allow it to be located in the medieval urban fabric of Marville, a city marked by a rich religious and military past.
