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Origin and history

The houses located Place Sainte-Croix in Orléans constitute a notable architectural complex, located opposite the cathedral. Their particularity lies in an overall order and a deliberately harmonized decor, reflecting a stylistic unit specific to this historic area of the city centre. These dwellings are in an urban context where the proximity of the city's major religious building probably influenced their design and aesthetics.

The decree of 19 February 1940 allowed the protection of the facades and roofs of these houses, thereby recognizing their heritage value. Their precise location at 4 Place Sainte-Croix is attested by the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates. Although the exact period of construction is not mentioned, their integration into the old urban fabric of Orléans suggests an origin related to the medieval or modern development of the city.

These houses, now owned by the commune, bear witness to the architectural and social evolution of Orléans. Their position in a central square, close to the cathedral, indicates their role in the daily life and commercial or residential activities of the city. The absence of details on their current use (visit, rental, etc.) limits the understanding of their contemporary function, but their protection makes them key elements of Orléan heritage.

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