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The house at 52 rue Bourbonnoux in Bourges is a civil building dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, typical of medieval urban architecture. His heritage interest lies mainly in his wooden door, considered one of the most beautiful preserved examples of the art of carpenters and hickers of the Middle Ages. The frame, adorned with prismatic veins and foliage capitals, illustrates the artisanal know-how of the time, while a brace surmounts in the upper part of the day.

The protection of this monument was formalized by a decree of 17 April 1931, which specifically listed the carved wooden parts of the facade as Historic Monuments. Although the exact address (52 rue Bourbonnoux) and its location in the Cher department (Centre-Val de Loire region) are documented, geographical accuracy remains limited, with a location assessment deemed "passable" (note 5/10). No information is available on its current accessibility or contemporary use (visit, rental, etc.).

The wood handicrafts played a central role in medieval construction, especially for bourgeois or merchant houses in cities like Bourges, then prosperous through trade and crafts. The carved doors, like that of this house, were not only functional: they also showed the social status of the owner and the technical mastery of the local corporations. These decorative elements often reflected religious or natural motifs, represented here by the foliage of the capitals.

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