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The Lascaris Square, now called Place du Mont-Agel, is an emblematic place in the village of Peille, in the Alpes-Maritimes. It dates from the 12th century and bears witness to the historical importance of this medieval village. The square houses a Gothic fountain with a pebbly pavement, as well as a two arch lodge resting on a Romanesque column. These architectural elements reflect the medieval heritage of the region.

On 11 January 1177, Alphonse I or II, King of Aragon and Count of Provence, established a consulate covering Peille, Peillon, La Turbie and Monaco. The judges sat in the palace of the judge-mage (or palace of consuls), built between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, located to the right of the square. This palace symbolizes the judicial and administrative authority of the time.

Lascaris Square has been listed as a historic monument since September 30, 1942. The inscription covers the square itself, its fountain, its pavement, the column room, as well as the facade of the former consul's palace. These protections highlight the heritage value of the site, mixing civil architecture and medieval remains.

Historical sources, such as the works of Pierre Robert Garino, mention the central role of Peille in the Paillon valleys. The square, with its Gothic and Roman elements, illustrates the urban and political evolution of the region under the influence of the Counts of Provence and the kings of Aragon.

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