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The building at 61 Carnot Street in Poitiers is a 17th-century civil building, typical of the urban architecture of this period. Although little documented in the available sources, it is distinguished by its carved stone sign, representing a sheep, which overcomes the main entrance. This decorative element, characteristic of the shops or inns of the time, was protected by a ministerial decree in 1956 for its heritage and artistic value.

The location of the building, in the city centre of Poitiers, suggests a role in the economic or social life of the city in modern times. Streets such as Carnot Street (formerly part of the medieval and modern fabric of the city) often housed artisanal, commercial or bourgeois housing activities. The 'Au Mouton' sign could indicate an old hostel, a wool merchant shop, or a passenger relay, although the archives do not specify its exact function.

Ranked a Historic Monument for its sign only, the building illustrates the attention paid to the architectural details of the 17th and 20th centuries. The 1956 protection reflects a desire to preserve the physical traces of the urban past, even when the building itself has not been thoroughly studied. Today, its exact address and GPS location are listed, but its access to the public or current use is not mentioned in the available sources.

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