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The 16th century house, located in Châteaudun in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is an emblematic building of Renaissance civil architecture. Classified as historical monuments since 24 August 1925, it is distinguished by its main façade, consisting of a ground floor and a floor topped by a gable, as well as by a cylindrical scald on the left side. These elements, typical of the time, reflect the evolution of construction techniques and aesthetic tastes of the sixteenth century.

The back façade, in wooden strips, and the presence of a turret add to its historical character. Two full arches, located on either side of the façade, were originally opened on a rear vestibule, highlighting the ingenuity of the interior fittings of the period. The stick, positioned above the angle formed by these arcades, reinforces the defensive and decorative aspect of the building. The bays on the second floor, flanked by pilasters and surmounted by a pediment, illustrate the influence of ancient styles on reborn architecture.

Located at 13 rue de la Cuirasserie, this house bears witness to the architectural heritage of Eure-et-Loir. Its classification in 1925 preserved its most remarkable elements, including the two facades on street and the roof. Today, it remains a significant example of bourgeois or professional Renaissance houses, reflecting the economic and cultural dynamism of Châteaudun at this time.

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