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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 5 rue du Grand-Marché in Tours is an emblematic 15th century civil building. It is distinguished by its grate wood panel structure, typical of late medieval architecture, and its first floor in corbellation. The facade, covered with slates, and the gables adorned with curved aisseliers forming a broken arch illustrate the know-how of the artisans of the time. This type of construction reflects the urban and commercial development of Tours at the end of the Middle Ages, when the city, close to the Loire castles, enjoyed a strategic position between the north and the south of France.

The house was partially protected under the Historical Monuments by a decree of 3 December 1954, specifically covering its facade and roof. This classification reflects its heritage value, particularly for its state of conservation and its architectural characteristics. Although the sources do not mention any historical characters related to this building, its location in the city centre of Tours, near the Grand-Marché, suggests a probably commercial or artisanal use. The half-timbered houses of this period often served as a place of life, work and storage for local merchants or artisans.

The precise address, 5 rue du Grand-Marché, is confirmed by the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, although the GPS location is considered of poor accuracy (level 5/10). No information is available on current public access, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation. The house remains a representative example of urban habitat in Touraine during the Renaissance, a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Modern Times, marked by an architectural and economic renewal in the region.

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