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The Maison de la Cadière is an emblematic building located in the commune of Oullins, in the metropolis of Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Dating from the 1st quarter of the 16th century, it illustrates Renaissance civil architecture, a period marked by artistic and urban renewal in the Lyon region. Its most remarkable element, an outdoor gallery, bears witness to the stylistic influences of the time, mixing local tradition and innovations from Italy.

The exterior gallery of the house was listed as historical monuments by order of 27 December 1972, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This classification is part of a desire to preserve the built heritage of the Lyon metropolis, rich in 15th and 16th century buildings. The precise address of the building, 12 chemin de la Cadière, is referenced in the Merimée base, an official tool of the Ministry of Culture for heritage inventory.

Oullins, integrated into the metropolis of Lyon, was in the Renaissance a transitional zone between the shopping town of Lyon and the surrounding agricultural lands. The houses of this period, such as the Cadière, often served as residences for wealthy families or artisans, reflecting the economic prosperity of the silk trade and the Lyon fairs. Their architecture, with galleries or interior courtyards, met both aesthetic and practical needs, such as air circulation or the organisation of work spaces.

No information is available on the original owners or specific uses of the house in the 16th century. Current sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) focus on its protection and location, without detailing its social history or subsequent transformations. The Creative Commons license associated with some photographs of the monument facilitates its dissemination and enhancement in online resources.

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