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The 16th century house, located at 11 rue Fontaine-des-Élus in Blois (Loir-et-Cher), is a typical example of Renaissance civil architecture. Built in the 2nd quarter of the 16th century, it is distinguished by its staircase combining straight and rotating parts, illuminated by a loggia gallery and surmounted by a vault with flat caissons. The entrance door, adorned with an entrapment and composite capital pilasters, bears witness to the artistic refinement of the period. This monument was included in the inventory of Historical Monuments by order of 5 June 1941, thus protecting its most remarkable interior and exterior elements.

In the 20th century, the facade on street suffered denaturations, partially altering its original appearance. Despite these modifications, the interior retains major architectural features, such as the loggia and stairway, which illustrate the influence of Italian models in the French Renaissance construction. The precise location of the monument, although noted as "passable" (level 5/10), remains documented via the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates available.

The house is part of the urban heritage of Blois, a city marked by its royal history and its role in the diffusion of Renaissance arts in the Loire Valley. Its ranking reflects the importance attached to preserving the civilian buildings of this period, often overshadowed by the more famous castles of the region. No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, etc.), or on any historic owners or sponsors.

The source data comes mainly from Monumentum and the Merimée databases, supplemented by photographic observations under Creative Commons license. The official address (11 rue Fontaine-des-Élus) and the Insee code of the commune (41018) confirm its anchoring in the department of Loir-et-Cher, in the region Centre-Val de Loire. The accuracy of the location, estimated at 5/10, suggests margins of uncertainty on the exact coordinates, without calling into question the identification of the building.

No historical or sponsoring character is mentioned in available sources, limiting knowledge about the actors involved in its construction or preservation. The emphasis is on the architectural elements protected (scaling, door, loggia), which are the main criteria for its inscription under the Historical Monuments. The modifications of the 20th century, while regrettable, did not result in decommissioning, highlighting the continuing heritage value of the building.

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