Initial construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Medieval painted ceilings dated this period.
XVIIIe siècle
Architectural changes
Architectural changes XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Additions or alterations to the existing building.
8 avril 2022
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 8 avril 2022 (≈ 2022)
Total protection of the house and courtyard.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The house, in total, located 24 Place du Change and 5 rue des Trois-Carreaux, according to the plan annexed to the decree with the buildings figurated in red and the inner courtyard in pink, on plot DL 69: inscription by order of 8 April 2022
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any related historical actors.
Origin and history
The house located in Avignon, at 24 Place du Change and 5 rue des Trois-Carreaux, is a historic monument registered since 8 April 2022. It presents an urban architecture combining medieval elements of the 15th century with additions of the 18th century. Its painted ceilings, dating from the 15th century, constitute a rare testimony of decorative art of this time in the region. This monument thus illustrates the evolution of architectural techniques and styles over centuries, in a Provençal urban context.
The protection of this monument covers the entire house, including its inner courtyard, as specified in the registration order. Although sources do not explicitly mention its current use, its state of conservation and location in the city centre suggest a heritage and tourism interest. The available data indicate an approximate location with an accuracy that is considered "passible" (note 5/10), which may reflect uncertainties about its exact location or limitations in mapping surveys.
Avignon, a city marked by its medieval history and its religious role (notably with the papacy in the 14th century), preserves many buildings bearing witness to its past. This house is part of this urban heritage, where civil buildings are alongside religious and public monuments. The medieval painted ceilings, although not detailed in the sources, evoke a high level of wealth or social status for its original occupants, typical of the urban elites of the time.
The recent inscription (2022) of this monument marks a late recognition of its historical value, possibly linked to recent discoveries or restorations. The sources do not specify whether the house is open to the public, but its protected status could favour future development projects, such as guided tours or exhibitions on ancient habitat in Provence.
The department of Vaucluse, of which Avignon is the prefecture, is rich in architectural heritage. This house contributes to the diversity of the buildings classified in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, where medieval, renaissant and classical influences are side by side. His study could shed light on lifestyles and construction techniques in use between the Middle Ages and the modern era.
