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The pleasure home of Cohons is a historical monument dating back to the 17th century, with major transformations made in the 4th quarter of the 18th century and in the 1st quarter of the 19th century. This building illustrates the architectural evolution of aristocratic or bourgeois secondary residences, adapted to emerging leisure lifestyles at these times. Its location in Cohons, in the current Grand-Est region, reflects the taste for rural properties close to urban axes, such as Chaumont, capital of the Haute-Marne department.

The monument is distinguished by its pleasant garden, which has been included in the inventory of Historical Monuments since 1986, as well as by its protected facades and roofs, excluding the east wing of the main building. The delineation of the garden by a fence wall and its entrance gate underscores the importance attached to privacy and landscape aesthetics, characteristic of recreational residences. Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its outstanding local heritage status, although its precise location (5 Rue du Varinot) is only approximate according to GPS data.

No information is available about original owners, architects or significant events related to this residence. Its partial classification (garden and facades) suggests a recognized heritage value, but contemporary uses — visit, rental, or accommodation — are not documented in the sources consulted. The Creative Commons license associated with a photograph of the site (credit: owner of www.siliere.fr) indicates a current interest in its preservation and enhancement.

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