The Maison du Dauphin is one of the oldest houses in Troyes, with the date 1472 inscribed on its mantelpiece.
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Could the draper-weaver who occupied this house at the time have had the honor of trading with the Dauphin? In any case, the coat of arms of King François 1er's eldest son is engraved on the corner post at the corner of rue Célestin-Philbois and rue Kléber, perhaps to show that the business was a supplier to the royal household...
Restored in 2004, the six-bay Maison du Dauphin is typical of Trojan architecture, with its mullioned windows and corbelling, and features a front truss on rue Kléber and another on the rear façade.
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Dauphin was the title worn by the lords of the principality of Dauphiné de Viennois, whose capital was Grenoble. Since its annexation to the Kingdom of France in 1349, the title has been attributed at birth to the eldest son of the King of France, heir to the throne. In the event of the dauphin's death, his younger brother took his place.
Last updated on 29/11/2023 - Troyes La Champagne Tourisme