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The Town Hall, Peace Justice and Combeaufontaine School is a multi-purpose building built in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century to meet the needs of the municipality. Located in Combeaufontaine, Haute-Saône department, this building houses municipal, educational and judicial functions under one roof, reflecting the administrative organization of the small rural communes of the time. The project, initiated in 1831, is carried by architect Jean-Baptiste Ridoux, who designs a rectangular building preceded by a courtyard with a circular fountain.

Inside, the courtroom of the justice of peace was preserved, with notable architectural elements such as a stone fireplace, door carpentry and a balustrade stage. These details demonstrate the importance attached to both functionality and aesthetics in public constructions of this period. The building was listed as a historic monument in 2005, recognizing its heritage value.

The building is also marked by the intervention of two architects: Jean-Baptiste Ridoux, who initiated the initial project, and Louis Moreau, whose exact role is not specified in the available sources. The property of the building belongs to the commune, stressing its anchor in local life. The accuracy of its location is estimated as 'a priori satisfactory', and it is located at 42 Grande-Rue, in the centre of Combeaufontaine.

The inscription for historical monuments in 2005 specifically concerns facades and roofs, as well as the Peace Justice Hall located upstairs. This partial ranking highlights the importance of preserving the most representative architectural elements of the history and use of this building. Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as an emblematic monument of the Haute-Saône.

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