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Origin and history

This house, located in Bourges, was built after the fire of 1487 that ravaged the city. It illustrates the reconstruction of the late 15th century, with a wood-paned structure and characteristic architectural details, such as the protruding consoles and the molded base. The facade on the courtyard retains a carved tympanum door and a carpentry of the period, while the forebody houses a room called "the treasure".

In the 16th century, the house belonged to a master glassmaker named Millet, probably a disciple of Jean Lecuyer, whose initials appear on a shield carved from the blindfold on the courtyard. The Millet workshop, still visible in the adjoining building at the back of the courtyard, bears witness to its activity. The twin house, located at 85 rue Mirebeau, shared the same owner, emphasizing the importance of this trade in the Renaissance Bourges.

The façade combines cross-wood sections of St Andrew's and cross-cuts, while the gable, initially covered with a slate-shaped brothel, was replaced by a rump. Inside, a stone fireplace with carved columns remains, and a carpentry gallery still links the main building to the old workshops, equipped with a fireplace and wooden staircase. These elements are a remarkable example of the artisanal habitat of the time.

Listed in the Historical Monuments by order of 17 February 1928, the house reflects both the urban history of Bourges and the know-how of glass craftsmen, whose legacy persists in its preserved architecture.

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