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Origin and history

The house in Beauvais, in the present Hauts-de-France region, is a rare architectural testimony of the first half of the 14th century and the first half of the 16th century. The ultimate vestige of the ancient canonical district of the cathedral, it illustrates the urban evolution of the city over the centuries. The current building, built in the 16th century, replaced an older medieval building, which remains cellars dating back to the early 14th century. These basements, preserved despite subsequent changes, offer an overview of Beauvais' civil architecture in the Middle Ages.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the house underwent major changes, partially altering its original appearance. In the 19th century, it was converted into a private educational institution, welcoming young Auguste Rodin for a few years, a fact that marked his recent history. The wooden facades and roofs, characteristic of the traditional buildings of the region, as well as the medieval cellars located under the south wing, were protected by an inscription order under the Historic Monuments on 23 May 1996. Today, the property belongs to the Oise department.

The location of the house, at the addresses 4-6 rue de l'Ecole-de-Chant and 1 rue du Tourne-Broche, makes it a central element of the Beauvaisian heritage. Its state of conservation and geographical accuracy, assessed as "a priori satisfactory", allow for in-depth studies of its role in the historical urban fabric. Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, highlight its importance as a witness to Beauvais' architectural and social changes from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

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