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The 15th century house of Brou is a wood-paned building, classified as a historical monument in 1922. It represents one of the last architectural remains of the medieval city of Brou, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Its typical style illustrates the urban planning of this period in the region.

Brou, nicknamed the Noble, was an active barony of the Perche-Gouët from the Middle Ages. The city housed a flourishing market before the 13th century and had several churches, including Saint Lubin, which was enlarged in the 15th and 16th centuries. The half-timbered houses, like that of Place des Halles, bear witness to this period of prosperity.

In the 16th century, Brou underwent major changes, including the enlargement of his church. However, few buildings of this time remain today, with the exception of a few wooden houses and the chapel Saint Mark. The house classified in 1922 thus embodies a rare architectural heritage, preserved despite centuries.

The town, located in Eure-et-Loir, also retains traces of its industrial and commercial past, such as the 12th century hall rebuilt in 1846. Today, this medieval house, with its protected facade, remains a symbol of the rich historical heritage of Brou, between Beauce and Perche.

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