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Origin and history

The house at 10 rue du Grand-Marché (formerly Place Plumereau) in Tours is a 15th century historical monument. It is distinguished by its wood-pan structure resting on a stone solin, as well as its vaulted basement. These architectural features are representative of the urban buildings of this period, combining robustness and medieval aesthetics.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this house was partially protected: its façade and roof were inscribed by order of 10 January 1928. This type of building bears witness to the medieval town planning of Tours, which was a prosperous city thanks to its commercial and political role in the Loire Valley. The half-timbered houses served both as a dwelling, as a workshop and sometimes as a place of commerce for artisans and merchants.

The exact address, 10 rue du Grand-Marché (code INSEE 37261), places this monument in the historic heart of Tours, near the old Place Plumereau, an emblematic district of the city. GPS location confirms its location in the preserved area of the city centre. The accuracy of its location is estimated at 5/10, indicating an approximate knowledge of its exact location.

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