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The house of Puy-Papin is a historical monument located in Pouzauges, in the department of Vendée (85), in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the 16th century, this house is distinguished by its characteristic architecture of this period, with remarkable elements such as its facades, roofs and fireplaces. It embodies the residential heritage of the time, often linked to wealthy families or local nobility.

The building was partially protected by an order of 11 October 1984, which specifically lists the facades, roofs and chimneys of the large room on the ground floor. This official recognition underscores its heritage importance and architectural interest. Although the available sources do not specify its exact use throughout the centuries, this type of house was generally used as a residence for the notables or landowners, playing a central role in the social and economic organization of the region.

The location of the house, at the approximate address 2 Route de Puy Crapaud à Pouzauges, is documented in the Mérimée base, with an Insee code (85182) confirming its anchor in the Vendée. The accuracy of its geographic location is assessed as fair (note 5/10), which may reflect minor uncertainties about its exact location. No information is available on its current accessibility, whether visitation, rental or accommodation.

The data come mainly from the Monumentum database and internal archives, without reference to complementary sources such as departmental archives or in-depth historical studies. The lack of details about the original owners, the subsequent transformations or the significant events related to the house limits the understanding of its specific history, but its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments makes it a valuable witness to the 16th century civil architecture in the Pays de la Loire.

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