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Origin and history

The houses at 4 Rue Bourgeoise in Beaulieu-lès-Loches are an example of 16th and 17th century civil architecture. They consist of two separate buildings: one has a stone ground floor surmounted by a wooden and hundish floor, while the other, with a gable on the street, has two wooden floors. These structures, although internally modified, illustrate the region's traditional constructive techniques, mixing stone and wood.

A 17th century building, pierced by a door in the middle of its hanger on its ground floor, connects these two houses. This addition reflects a subsequent architectural evolution, while maintaining harmony with older elements. The whole, although partially transformed, offers an overview of the urban dwellings of the modern era in Touraine, an area marked by dynamic artisanal and commercial activity.

The location of these houses in the village of Beaulieu-lès-Loches suggests their integration into a historic urban fabric, probably linked to local exchanges and community life. Their preservation as a Historic Monument underscores their heritage value, representative of constructive practices and lifestyle in the Centre-Val de Loire in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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