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Origin and history

The log house located at 8 Rue de la Renarderie in Vendôme is an emblematic monument of the city. This type of construction, characteristic of medieval and reborn architecture, was widespread in French urban centres. Wood-paned houses often served as homes or shops, reflecting the daily lives of local people throughout the centuries.

In the Centre-Val de Loire region, wood-paned houses bear witness to a time when wood was a preferred building material, combined with torchi or brick fillings. These buildings played a central role in the social and economic organization of cities, sheltering artisans, merchants and families. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the lifestyles and construction techniques of the past.