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Origin and history

The house, located in Saint-Amand-Montrond in the Cher, finds its origins in the seventeenth century, but it was in the fourth quarter of the eighteenth century that it was deeply transformed for Auguste Denise de la Pacaudière, then receiver of the sizes. This redesign reflects the refined taste of the local bourgeoisie, with panelling and murals adorning the main rooms (living room, dining room, rooms). The scenes represented – hunting, rural life or galantry – illustrate the popular themes of the aristocracy and the upper bourgeoisie of the time. The spatial organization, oriented towards intimacy, hides the private spaces of public view, typical of the urban dwellings of this period.

In the 19th century, the house underwent interior repairs, notably under the impulse of Marie-Thérèse Robin Masse, partially adapting the spaces to the fashions of the century. A barn, now extinct, wore the 1786 vintage on its girouette, confirming the works of the eighteenth century. The building, partially protected since 1991 for its interior decorations (living rooms, rooms, corridor), thus bears witness to several historical strata, mixing classical heritage and subsequent evolutions. The house now houses guest rooms, perpetuating its residential use.

The staircase, the only clearly identifiable vestige of the 17th century, contrasts with the ensemble remodeled in the following century. The paintings on canvas and panelling, characteristic of the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, highlight the social status of its sponsor, Auguste Denise de la Pacaudière. This size receiver, the figure of the local royal administration, embodies the link between fiscal power and architectural heritage. The precision of the decorations, combining art and functionality, reveals a desire for social representation through interior architecture.

The location of the house, 13 rue Émile-Zola, in an area of geographical precision deemed a priori satisfactory (level 6/10), makes it a landmark of the urban heritage of Saint-Amand-Montrond. Its partial inscription in the Historical Monuments in 1991 specifically concerns the decorations of noble pieces, thus preserving a significant fragment of regional artistic history. The disappearance of the barn in 1980 also recalls the contemporary transformations of some historic buildings.

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