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The Arsenal of Auxonne is a historic monument located in the city of Auxonne, in the Côte-d'Or (Department 21), in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Its origins date back to the 3rd quarter of the 17th century, with major works or extensions carried out during the 2nd half of the 18th century. This architectural ensemble, typical of the military buildings of the time, was intended to house equipment and troops, reflecting the strategic importance of the city in the French defensive network.

The arsenal was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 8 March 1968, thus protecting all its buildings and the central courtyard (cadastral reference BL 142). Today, the site belongs to the municipality of Auxonne, although its current use (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources. Its location at 16 Rue Vauban recalls the historical link between Auxonne and military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, although its name is not explicitly associated with this arsenal in the documents consulted.

Available sources, including the Monumentum database and the Merimée data, highlight the heritage value of the site, while noting a location accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10). No additional information is provided on the significant events related to the arsenal, or on the characters who have directly contributed to its construction or use over the centuries.

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