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Origin and history

The house at 4 rue de l'Éperon in Orléans is a building dating from the 1st quarter of the 16th century. This monument, partially inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of October 3, 1929, is distinguished by protected architectural elements, including an inner door and a window on courtyard in the vestibule. These details reflect the style and construction techniques of the French Renaissance, a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

Orléans, a strategic town located in the Loire Valley, was at that time an important commercial and cultural crossroads. The bourgeois houses, like this one, bear witness to the city's prosperity and the evolution of urban lifestyles. Their stone construction and careful decoration illustrate the social status of their owners, often local merchants or notables. These buildings played a central role in everyday life, serving as both a place of residence, commerce and social representation.

The partial protection of this house in 1929 underscores its heritage interest. The inscription in the Historical Monuments aims to preserve specific elements, such as the door and window of the vestibule, which are representative of Renaissance civil architecture. These protections preserve tangible traces of the past, while integrating these buildings into the contemporary urban fabric.

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