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The building located on 1 rue de la Rôtisserie and 3 rue du Change in Tours is an old log house built in the 15th century. Its partially carved facades illustrate the medieval civil architecture typical of the region. An angle pole depicts St.Christophe, a traveller's protector, while a fantastic sculpture adorns the first floor. These elements reflect the importance of the roads for pilgrims and merchants at that time.

Ranked a historic monument by decree of 3 July 1916 for its facades, the building benefited from restorations in the 20th century. Its plan includes two building bodies connected by a vestibule with a single screw staircase. The ground floor, the two floors and the half-timbered attic are partially covered with slate slate, a common technique in Touraine to protect the wood.

Located in the Old Towers near Plumereau Square, this building bears witness to medieval urban density. Its angle between the streets of Change and Rôtisserie, a major trade route, underlines its role in the economic life of the city. The sculptures and the wooden structure make it a remarkable heritage of the city, studied in several specialized works on the Indre-et-Loire.

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its status as a corner house entirely made of wood with a characteristic carved decoration. Its official address (INSEE code 37261) and its precise location (latitude/longitude) are referenced in the national heritage bases. The building remains an emblematic example of 15th century Tuangelle architecture.

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