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Loes House is a historic residence located at 7 rue de Meyrin in Ferney-Voltaire, in the department of Ain. Built between 1765 and 1770, it embodies the typical architecture of the houses built under the influence of Voltaire, with distinctive elements such as a moulding separating the floors, mosse frames and a concave foreground. His builder, François Dunoyer, master mason of Samoëns, was also mayor of Ferney after the Revolution.

The house was renovated at the beginning of the 20th century by Léon Modas, notary and mayor of Ferney-Voltaire from 1901 to 1908. His current name, "House of Loes", would probably come from a former owner, although this origin remains uncertain. Since 1988, its façade and roof have been protected as historical monuments, highlighting its heritage importance.

Architecturally, the house is distinguished by its molasse bosses and its two-part roof, characteristic of bourgeois residences of the period. It testifies to the urban development of Ferney-Voltaire under the impetus of Voltaire, who attracted artisans and notables to transform the village into a modern city.

The partial protection of the building, limited to the façade and roof, reflects the desire to preserve the most representative elements of its style. Today, the house remains a private property, without public access, but its history and architecture make it a symbol of local heritage.

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