Estimated construction 1140-1150 (≈ 1145)
Stylistic period of the novel elements
30 août 2007
MH classification
MH classification 30 août 2007 (≈ 2007)
Protection of the housing complex
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The real estate complex formed by the Romanesque house and the wooden facade house that extends it to the east, in whole, as well as the ground of the plots on which it is located (see Box. AD 408, 411): classification by order of 30 August 2007
Origin and history
The 12th century Romanesque house, located 17 rue de Sénarmont in Dreux (Eure-et-Loir), is a historical monument classified since 2007. His work revealed typical stylistic elements of Anglo-Norman art, including arches decorated with chevrons and leafy capitals. These details, dated from the years 1140-1150, suggest a careful construction, possibly linked to a local elite or cultural exchanges with Normandy.
The north facade retains a large arcade in the middle of the hanger, vestige of the main entrance formerly accessible by an external staircase. In the east, the house is extended by a wood-paned structure, now unified with the Romanesque building. The ensemble illustrates the transition between late Romanesque and medieval construction techniques, while at the same time testifying to the urban evolution of Dreux.
Classified for its property complex (including land parcels), this house offers a rare example of 12th century civil architecture in the Centre-Val de Loire. Its decoration, inspired by Anglo-Norman art, and its hybrid structure (stone and wood) make it a key monument to understand medieval habitat in this region. The legal protections underline its heritage importance, despite a GPS location that is considered to be unclear (level 5/10).
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