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Origin and history

Mortagne-au-Perche's turret house is part of the urban renewal that followed the Hundred Years' War. In the 15th century, the city, once again prosperous, saw the building of houses with turrets and high gables, witness to an architectural and economic enrichment. These buildings, characteristic of the period, reflect the rise of a merchant and artisanal bourgeoisie.

The turret of this house is distinguished by the presence of a sundial, a rare detail that underscores the importance attached to measuring time in an era marked by the development of commercial activities. The facade and roof, protected since 1975, illustrate the typical style of the urban houses of the Norman Renaissance, combining functionality and decoration.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this house embodies the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Its location in the Place du Général-de-Gaulle, in the heart of Mortagne-au-Perche, reinforces its role in the local built heritage. The protected elements, listed in the inventory, demonstrate the desire to preserve this fragment of urban and architectural history.

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