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The House of Templars of Couches is a civil building dating from the 4th quarter of the 16th century, located in the commune of Couches, in Saône-et-Loire. This building, although bearing the name "Templars", has no proven historical link with the order of the Temple, disappeared long before this period. Its architecture reflects the characteristics of bourgeois or notable houses of the late Renaissance in Burgundy, with typical elements of this era.

Classified as a historic monument by order of September 8, 1943, this house illustrates the heritage interest of the late 16th century civil buildings in the area. Its inscription reflects its architectural value and its role in the urban landscape of Couches. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its protected status but do not specify its original use or potential owners.

The location of the house, at 24 Rue Saint-Nicolas, places the building in the historic heart of Couches, a village marked by its medieval and winemaking past. Burgundy-Franche-Comté, a region to which Couches belongs, was then a transitional zone between the architectural influences of northern and southern France, with an economy largely oriented towards agriculture and the wine trade.

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