Presumed initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Medieval period, urban integration near the Abbey.
XVe siècle
Possible transformations
Possible transformations XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Postwar context of Hundred Years, architectural changes.
1968
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1968 (≈ 1968)
Protection of facades and roofs by stop.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Crypt of the old church, the porch forming narthex of the old church, the facades and roofs of the old convent buildings of the 18th century, the facades and roofs of the two entrance pavilions, the floor of the courtyard of honour, the staircase, the large living room and the dining room of the abbatial house, currently convent of the Good Shepherd (Box AL 6): classification by decree of 30 November 1964; Saint-Barthélémy Church (former chapel of the hosts of the Abbey) , currently parish church : classification by order of 24 October 1973
Key figures
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The sources do not mention any owner or notable figure related to this monument.
Origin and history
The house at 3 Place Saint-Pierre in Saumur is a monument whose architectural origins date back to the 12th, 15th and 18th centuries. Although the available sources do not specify its initial use, its location in the historic heart of Saumur, near the former Saint-Florent Abbey, suggests an integration into the medieval urban fabric. Place Saint-Pierre, close to the castle and the old ramparts, was a strategic place, often associated with the commercial or craft activities of the city.
Saumur, a city marked by its monastic and military past, experienced an important urban evolution between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The 12th and 15th centuries correspond to periods of development for the city, with the influence of Saint-Florent Abbey and the transformations associated with the Hundred Years War. In the 18th century, the house was able to undergo changes reflecting the architectural tastes of the era, such as the addition of classical elements or the restructuring of facades. Its partial classification as Historic Monument in 1968 (facades and roofs) attests to its heritage value, although the archives lack to detail its specific history.
The local context in Saumur was marked by a dynamic economy, driven by river trade (the Loire and Thouet), viticulture and handicrafts. Bourgeois or artisanal houses, such as that of Saint Peter's Square, played a central role in everyday life, serving both as a dwelling, a workshop or a place of exchange. Their preservation today offers an overview of the architectural and social evolution of the city, from feudal times to the pre-revolutionary period.
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