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The 16th century house in Blois is an example of Renaissance civil architecture. Only the ground floor, with its narrow windows and pilasters, has retained its original character. The wooden fantail, carved of cartridges and mouldings, reflects the style of the second half of the 16th century, more precisely the 3rd quarter, when construction was carried out for a member of the Phellipeaux family. The protected elements include the frame of the door and the ground floor openings, inscribed as Historic Monument in 1928.

In the 4th quarter of the 19th century, the house underwent major changes: openings from the 1st floor were resumed, as were the interior distributions, with the addition of a vestibule and a staircase. These transformations altered part of its original appearance, but the ground floor remains a valuable testimony of 16th century craftsmanship and architectural tastes. The location, between the streets of Papegauds and des Degrès-Saint-Louis, places this monument in a historic area of Blois, marked by a rich and varied heritage.

The inscription in the inventory of Historical Monuments in 1928 specifically concerns the ground floor of the facade on street, including the vantail of the door. This classification highlights the heritage value of the preserved elements, including carved details and carpentry structures. Although the upper floors have been redesigned, the ensemble offers an overview of the architectural evolution between the Renaissance and the late 19th century, illustrating the successive adaptations of a building throughout the eras.

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