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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located in Tournus, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a monument dated from the 4th quarter of the 15th century and the 1st quarter of the 16th century. It is representative of the civil architecture of this period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, marked by various stylistic influences. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1948 underlines its heritage importance, especially for its facade and roof on street, elements protected by decree.

Tournus, located in the department of Saône-et-Loire, was at that time an important commercial and religious crossroads, thanks in particular to its Benedictine abbey. The houses of this period were often used as houses for merchants, artisans or local notables. Their construction reflected both the practical needs of their occupants and the esthetic aspirations emerging from the Renaissance, while maintaining medieval features. These buildings played a central role in urban life, hosting economic and social activities essential to the community.

The location of this house, Place Lacretelle, suggests a privileged position in the urban fabric of Tournus. The available data indicate a location accuracy considered fair, with an address confirmed by the Merimée database. The lack of additional details about its original use or occupants limits the understanding of its specific history, but its status as a Historic Monument guarantees its preservation for future generations.

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