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Origin and history

The house at 17 Place Saint-Louis in Metz is a monument classified among the French Historical Monuments. Its inclusion in the supplementary inventory dates from a decree of 24 October 1929, specifically concerning its facades and arcades. These architectural elements, characteristic of the Messin city centre, bear witness to an urban heritage preserved despite the transformations of the city over the centuries.

Metz, emblematic city of the Grand Est region (formerly Lorraine), concentrates a rich medieval and classical heritage. Place Saint-Louis, where this house stands, is a major historic site, surrounded by buildings with various influences, reflecting the cultural and commercial exchanges of the region. The arcades, typical of the civil constructions of the period, served both as shelter for merchants and as a place of sociability for the inhabitants.

This type of house illustrates urban organization and the art of living in Lorraine before the 20th century.

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