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Origin and history

The house located Place Sainte-Croix in Orléans is a historic monument whose facades and roofs were inscribed by ministerial decree in 1940. This building is part of a coherent architectural ensemble, characterized by an overall ordinance and a voluntarily harmonized decor. Its location opposite St. Croix Cathedral highlights its importance in the medieval and modern urban landscape of the city, although the precise details of its construction or its first occupants remain undocumented in the available sources.

Orléans, a city marked by its medieval history and its strategic position on the Loire, has preserved many buildings bearing witness to its architectural past. Grouped prescription houses, such as those in Place Sainte-Croix, often reflect urban norms during periods of reconstruction or beautification. These homes, sometimes linked to artisanal or commercial activities, played a central role in everyday life, serving as both housing, workshop or place of business.

Their preservation today offers an overview of the constructive techniques and aesthetic tastes of past times.

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