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Origin and history

The houses located between numbers 13 and 69 of Rue du Commerce in Lons-le-Saunier constitute a notable architectural complex of the city. Their presence attests to local urban planning, although their exact construction period is not documented in available sources. These houses are part of the historical fabric of Lons-le-Saunier, a city known for its thermal and commercial heritage since the 18th century.

The street of commerce, as its name indicates, reflects the economic activity that has shaped the city over the centuries. In Burgundy-Franche-Comté, houses of this type often served as housing for local artisans, traders or bourgeois. Their alignment and style, although not detailed here, suggest a planned urban organization, characteristic of French shopping or administrative centres.