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Origin and history

The 16th century building in Blois is an example of late Middle Ages civil architecture. Its facade, divided into two unequal floors, features ground windows whose sills have disappeared, but whose traces remain visible. The mouldings are supported by finely carved caps, representing grotesque masks and motifs, typical of flamboyant Gothic art. These decorative elements, as well as the larmies above the windows, underline the care given to the exterior ornamentation, characteristic of the urban buildings of the period.

The building was built in the 4th quarter of the 15th century, with a gothic façade and windows surmounted by larmiers. In the mid-20th century, the original interior distributions (couloir and staircase) were destroyed, partially altering the historical structure. Despite these modifications, the façade and roofs were protected by an order to register as Historic Monuments on December 28, 1928, recognizing their heritage value.

The building is now owned by a private company. Its exact address, 6, 8, 12 rue Chemonton à Blois (Loir-et-Cher), is referenced in the Merimée database under Insee 41018. Although its interior condition has been transformed, the most remarkable element remains its facade, a witness to the civil architecture of the nascent Renaissance in the Loire Valley.

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