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The 15th century House, located in Bourges, is a remarkable example of medieval civil architecture from the early 15th century. This building, partly made of stone and wood, illustrates the constructive techniques of the period, with a ground floor masonry and a corbelling floor supported by frame consoles. Its openings still retain carved frames, typical of late Gothic style.

This house was originally linked to the Sainte-Chapelle de Bourges, built for Jean de Berry in the early 15th century. Although its exact use is not specified, its architectural style and location suggest a link to the city's urban and religious activity, then under the influence of the Dukes of Berry. The facades and roofs, protected since 1958, demonstrate the desire to preserve this emblematic heritage.

The monument is distinguished by its decorative details, such as stone-throated frames and wood-paned edges. These elements, combined with its corbelling structure, reflect both a practical function (optimization of space in the city) and an aesthetic research specific to bourgeois or ecclesiastical architecture of the period. Today, its official address (2-4 rue Henri-Ducrot) allows it to be located in the historic centre of Bourges, although its exact location is considered to be of poor accuracy (note 5/10).

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