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Origin and history

The house at 3 rue de la Rôtisserie in Tours is a typical example of medieval civil architecture, dated the 15th century. Its main interest lies in its wooden facade, characteristic of the urban buildings of this period in the Centre-Val de Loire. This type of structure, both aesthetic and functional, reflects popular construction techniques in French cities at the end of the Middle Ages.

The protection of this monument was formalized by a registration order in 1924, specifically targeting the façade. This ranking reflects the desire to preserve a fragile architectural heritage, often threatened by urban transformation. Wood-paned houses, such as this one, were common in medieval city centres, serving both housing, workshop or trade for local artisans and merchants.

No additional information is available about historical occupants, the precise uses of the building over the centuries, or any structural changes after its construction. The current location, although specified by GPS coordinates and an address, remains approximate according to the sources, with an estimated reliability of 'passable' (note 5/10).

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