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Todeschini House is a medieval residence located on Rue du Montet (or Rue de l'Orme) in Virieu-le-Grand, in the department of Ain. Built between 1486 and 1551 under the direction of Jean de Longecombe, it illustrates the civil architecture of the 4th quarter of the 15th century. Its local name, Todeschini, is not official but rooted in oral tradition. The house was listed for historical monuments on 28 January 1927, along with Mugnier House (the Callet House), located opposite.

A characteristic often mentioned is the presence of an underground in its cellar, supposed to connect the house to the castle of Honoré d'Urfé. This hypothesis, although popular, has never been verified. The building embodies the architectural heritage of Bugey, a region marked by exchanges between the local bourgeoisie and nobility, as evidenced by the other houses also protected.

The Todeschini house is distinguished by its identified masterpiece, Jean de Longecombe, a rare figure for civil constructions of this period. The sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Mérimée base) underline its importance in the urban landscape of Virieu-le-Grand, typical village of the medieval Ain. Its exact address remains subject to interpretation: rue du Montet or rue de l'Orme, reflecting the uncertainties of the local archives.

The inscription of 1927 covers the entire house of the 15th century, without precision on specific interior elements. Unlike other monuments, no contemporary use (visit, accommodation) is mentioned in the available sources. Its state of conservation and current access are not documented, allowing a mystery to glide around this preserved but discreet heritage.

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