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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located in La Pacaudière, in the Loire department (42), is a monument dated the 1st quarter of the 15th century. It is distinguished by its medieval architecture, typical of this period, and was partially protected by a decree of 5 April 1930, covering its facade and roof overlooking the national road. This classification makes it a Historic Monument, highlighting its heritage importance in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

The location of this house is specified in the Mérimée base at Place de la Bascule, although GPS coordinates also suggest a proximity to the Route de Paris. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be satisfactory a priori (note 6/10), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons, such as those fromAthomic, document its current appearance. No information is available on its contemporary use, such as a possible public opening or conversion to accommodation.

The historical context of this house is part of a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in France. In towns like La Pacaudière, the houses of that time often reflected the growing prosperity of local merchants or artisans, while serving as places of life and commerce. Their preservation, as here, offers a material testimony of the construction techniques and lifestyle of the 15th century in the region.

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