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The town hall-school of Goux-les-Usiers is an architectural complex built in two phases in the 19th century. In 1853, the school for boys was erected according to the plans of architect Louis Girod. Twenty years later, in 1873, the town hall and girls' school were added, still under the direction of the same architect. The buildings form a symmetrical ensemble, with the town hall in the centre, framed by the two schools. The façade of the town hall is Renaissance style, decorated with plant motifs.

The facades and roofs of the two school buildings, as well as the town hall, have been protected as historical monuments since 16 December 2005. The ensemble is located in the heart of the village, Rue des Écoles, and illustrates the importance of public constructions under the Second Empire and the Third Republic. The preaux and garages, later added by architect Pierre Chavane, complete this harmonious ensemble.

This monument reflects the evolution of the educational and administrative needs of the French rural communes in the 19th century. The symmetry of the composition and Renaissance style of the town hall underline a desire to beautify and modernise public spaces, typical of this period. Protection in 2005 reflects the heritage value of this building, which is representative of the school and municipal architecture of the time.

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