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Origin and history

The medieval house of Céreste, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), dates from the thirteenth century. This monument illustrates the civil architecture of this period, with elements protected by ministerial orders. The adjacent private part (Cadastre G 192) was listed as a Historic Monument on 23 January 1990, while the house itself (Cadastre G 191), with the exception of private parties, was classified on 18 July 1994. These protections underline its heritage importance, mixing communal and private property.

Located on the Placette de Céreste (approximate address: 100 Rue Gaston Imbert), this medieval house reflects the town planning and lifestyles of the Middle Ages in Provence. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "passable" (note 5/10), based on available data. Although its current use (visit, rental, guest rooms) is not specified, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a key element of local heritage, documented notably by the Merimée base and the Monumentum platform.

In the 13th century, medieval houses such as the one in Céreste often served as places of life, commerce or crafts for families and local corporations. In the villages of Provence, these buildings played a central role in the social and economic organisation, sometimes hosting activities related to agriculture, weaving or trading. Their preservation today offers an overview of the construction techniques and materials used at that time, such as stone or wood, adapted to the Mediterranean climate.

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