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Origin and history

The house in Tours, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is a 16th century monument. It is distinguished by its characteristic architecture of this period, with a facade and roof inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 10 January 1928. This type of building reflects the urban planning and construction techniques of the Renaissance in Touraine, an area marked by economic and cultural growth at that time.

The location of this house, at 3 Place Foire-le-Roi, illustrates its integration into the historic urban fabric of Tours. The city, then expanding, saw the development of bourgeois and artisanal dwellings, often built of tuffeau stone, an emblematic material of the region. These houses served both as housing and as a place of activity for merchants or artisans, playing a central role in the daily and economic life of the city.

Owned by the municipality of Tours, this monument is part of the protected architectural heritage of the city. Its inscription in 1928 reflects the desire to preserve the remarkable elements of its building, although its exact location was discussed, as evidenced by the approximate addresses mentioned in the sources. Today, its state of conservation and accessibility to the public are not specified, but its status as a Historic Monument ensures its sustainability.

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