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This house in Bourges, built on the edge of the 15th and 16th centuries, illustrates the civil architecture of the nascent Renaissance. It was built after the great fire of 1487 that ravaged the city, marking an urban renewal. Designed for an artisan, its façade combines functional and decorative elements, such as the four wooden stands on the ground floor forming the shop's frame. These columns frame a door to imposte, while a moulding connects the upper cross-section to the columns, highlighting the care given to the structure.

The distribution of spaces reflects the usages of the time: on the left, the shop opened directly on the street, while on the right, a carreter entrance served the inner courtyard. The sadoza house on the walls of the old town, testifying to the integration of the houses in the medieval defensive fabric. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1950 (for the façade of the ground floor) underscores its heritage value, especially for its gable on street and its preserved wooden elements.

Located at 24 rue Bourbonnoux, this house embodies the daily life of the artisans of Bourges at the beginning of the 16th century. Its current state, although partially preserved, offers an overview of the constructive techniques of the era, mixing commercial practicality and sober aesthetics. The accuracy of its location is considered "a priori satisfactory", and its address corresponds to the archives of the Merimée base, confirming its anchoring in the city's urban history.

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