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Origin and history

The house at 15 rue des Trois-Maries in Orléans is a civilian building dating from the 4th quarter of the 15th century. It illustrates the household architecture of the late Middle Ages in this Ligurian city, marked by a transition between Gothic and Renaissance styles. Its facades on street and courtyard, as well as its roofs, were listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 11 December 1925, highlighting its heritage interest.

Orléans, at that time, was an economically and culturally dynamic city, taking advantage of its strategic position on the Loire. Bourgeois houses like this bear witness to the prosperity of some inhabitants, often merchants or artisans, who invested in stone constructions. These buildings served both as housing, workshops and sometimes as a place of commerce, reflecting a social organization where the private and professional sphere were closely linked.

The location of this house in the historic centre of Orleans suggests its integration into a dense urban fabric, typical of medieval cities. Although the sources do not specify its exact use or its original owners, its listing as Historical Monuments guarantees the preservation of its most remarkable architectural elements, providing a tangible overview of the Orléan past.

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