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The Old Logis de Candes-Saint-Martin is an emblematic building of 16th century seigneurial architecture, located in the municipality of Candes-Saint-Martin, in Indre-et-Loire. This house, inscribed in the historical monuments on 27 November 1951, is distinguished by its main facade accompanied by a polygonal tower housing a stone staircase. A skylight adorned with wingers and surmounted by a curved pediment illuminates the height of this tower, adding a decorative element characteristic of the Renaissance.

The building, built on a ground floor, a floor and an attic, has traces of successive changes. Fourteenth-century bays remain on the east side, while changes from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries are visible, especially on the north gable, where remains of bosses attest to these transformations. The main house body seems to have been lowered, and its ground floor, prone to flooding, reflects the adaptations related to its geographical environment.

The facades and roofs of the Old Logis were protected by decree in 1951, highlighting its heritage importance. Located on the road to Compostelle, at the address 13 Route de Compostelle, this monument illustrates the architectural evolution of the seigneurial houses in Touraine, between medieval heritage and renaissant influences. Its inscription in the Merimée base and its precise location make it a tangible witness to local and regional history.

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