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The property of actor François Molé, located in Antony, is a mansion built in the first half of the eighteenth century. It appeared on the 1753 plan, which confirmed its existence at that time. This building, typical of the bourgeois residential architecture of the time, probably served as a secondary residence or resort for wealthy personalities, as evidenced by its association with François Molé, a renowned actor.

Actor François Molé, a prominent figure in the 18th century theatre, reportedly built the stables of the property in the second half of the same century. These stables, now classified as Historic Monument since 1974, are the only vestige of the original ensemble, the main house having been demolished and replaced by a new construction in the third quarter of the 19th century. The current entrance portal also dates from this reconstruction period.

The location of the property at 1 rue des Sources in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, reflects the expansion of resort residences around Paris at that time. These properties were often the place of encounters between artists, aristocrats and bourgeois, playing an important social and cultural role. The conservation of stables, despite the disappearance of the home of origin, underscores the heritage interest of this site linked to the history of French theatre.

Today, the property is partially preserved thanks to the listing of stables in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Although the present house does not date from the 18th century, it perpetuates the memory of this emblematic place, associated with a major personality of classical theatre. The remaining architectural elements, such as the portal, offer a material testimony of the evolution of the site throughout the centuries.

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