Fire of Bourges 1487 (≈ 1487)
Partial destruction motivating reconstruction.
limite XVe-XVIe siècle
Construction of houses
Construction of houses limite XVe-XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Post-fire reconstruction period.
17 février 1928
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 17 février 1928 (≈ 1928)
Official home protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Famille de maîtres verriers - Owners in the 16th century
Owned the twin houses on Mirebeau Street.
Origin and history
The houses on Rue Mirebeau in Bourges date from the 15th and 16th century hinge. Their construction follows directly the devastating fire of 1487, which marked a turning point in town planning. These buildings, typical of the reconstruction of the period, illustrate the architectural and social evolution of Bourges after this disaster.
In the 16th century, one of these houses (as well as its twin at 87 rue Mirebeau) belonged to a family of glass masters, a profession that flourished in the region. This detail highlights the link between this built heritage and local craft activities, including the production of stained glass, for which Bourges was known. The house's inscription as a Historic Monuments in 1928 attests to its heritage value.
The location, at 85 rue Mirebeau, places these houses in the historic heart of Bourges, a city marked by its medieval and reborn past. Their preservation offers a concrete testimony of the constructive techniques and way of life of the affluent artisans of the time, although the available sources do not specify other elements on their use or subsequent occupants.
