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The house at 36 rue Saint-Lubin in Blois is a remarkable example of 15th century civil architecture, at the hinge of the 16th century. Its ground floor, built in masonry, contrasts with the wooden panels floors decorated with large crosses of Saint-André. The main windows, framed by columns carved with flowered capitals, and the wooden friezes separating each level testify to a refined craftsmanship. Inside, a wooden staircase with a curved ramp completes this Gothic ensemble, while a turret and a gallery on the courtyard complete the original composition.

Subsequent changes, particularly in the 19th century, concerned openings and roofing, without significantly altering the medieval character of the building. The façade and the roof on the street were protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on November 25, 1946, thereby recognizing its heritage value. The building embodies the mixture of the constructive techniques of the late Middle Ages and the early Renaissance influences, while illustrating the urban evolution of Blois, a city marked by its royal past and half-timbered houses.

The location of the house, in the historic centre of Blois, corresponds to an area where medieval town planning has been densified around commercial and artisanal axes. The wood panels, typical of the civil buildings of the period, reflect both a local wood-based economy and an aesthetic concern, while the staircase with screws recalls architectural innovations designed to optimize space in urban dwellings. The lack of mention of a sponsor or historic owner in available sources limits knowledge of its precise use, although its style suggests an easy residence or representative function.

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