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Origin and history

The house on 2 rue Lenepveu in Angers is a typical example of late medieval civil architecture, built between the second half of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century. It is distinguished by its wood-paned structure, with two distinct elevations: one on Pilori Square (two square floors and one attic floor), the other on Lenepveu Street (three square floors and one attic). The facades, which were partially d'sardoise from the third level onwards, reflect hybrid construction techniques, mixing shale and tuffeau for the adjoining walls.

The configuration of the plot, rectangular and remembered, suggests an adaptation to a dense urban space. The main elevation, oriented towards the Place du Pilori, indicates a will of prestige, while the secondary elevation, rue Lenepveu, preserves traces of the original partial organization. A wooden screw staircase, located at the junction of the two parts, bears witness to a craftsmanship characteristic of the period. Partial modifications, particularly on the right posterior and lateral walls, probably date back to the 18th century, linked to the reconstruction of nearby houses.

Classified as a Historic Monument in 1964 for its facades and roofs, this house illustrates the architectural evolution of Angelvin between the Middle Ages and the modern era. Its present state is the result of successive repairs, including the partial reconstruction of the first flight of the stairway on an indefinite date. Heritage protection underscores its historic and aesthetic value, in an urban context marked by the Place du Pilori, an emblematic place of Angers.

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