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The building located in Melun, at the corner of the streets of the Presbytere and Lin, is a rare architectural testimony of the late Middle Ages in Île-de-France. Built in wood on a stone base, this house is distinguished by its corbelled floor and its gouteau and gable facades. The rue du Presbytère displays three windows on the first floor, while the gables overlooking the rue au Lin and the Quai Pasteur show openings at the top and small bays near the ridge. The visible structure on the gable of the rue au Lin highlights its medieval authenticity.

Melun retains few medieval houses in elevation, making this building an exceptional heritage. Although its interior was redesigned, its street façades were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 19 January 1927, recognizing their historical value. The structure combines constructive techniques typical of the 15th or 16th centuries, with wooden panels and a foundation stone, illustrating the urban habitat of the period.

The location of the building, between Rue du Lin and Rue du Presbytère, reflects its integration into the medieval fabric of Melun. Its state of conservation, though partial, offers an overview of half-timbered houses that once dominated French cities. The 1927 protection specifically targets facades, highlighting their role in the architectural memory of the region.

The absence of similar medieval houses in Melun reinforces the importance of this building. Its architecture, marked by corbellations and narrow bays, evokes the urban constraints and defensive or practical needs of the time. Despite the internal transformations, the building remains a historical landmark to understand the evolution of the city between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

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