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Origin and history

The house at 7 Rue du Pilier-Rouge in Le Mans is a typical example of 16th century civil architecture. Its main interest lies in its wooden facade and roof, two elements protected by a classification under the Historic Monuments since 1928. This type of construction reflects the techniques of the time, where wood was widely used for urban dwellings.

The building is located in the city centre of Le Mans, a city marked by a rich medieval and reborn heritage. The Rue du Pilier-Rouge, although little documented in the available sources, is located in a historical district where half-timbered houses testify to the artisanal and commercial activity of the region in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. These houses were often used as housing for the bourgeois or local traders.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 29 September 1928, this house illustrates the importance attached to the preservation of the architectural heritage in France from the beginning of the 20th century. The protection criteria relate specifically to the wooden panel facade and roof, characteristic elements of the visual identity of cities like Le Mans. No additional information is available on any owners or significant events related to this place.

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