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Origin and history

The house at 5-7 rue Grosse-Horloge in Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a typical example of late medieval civil architecture. Built in the 16th century, it is distinguished by its wooden panels structure, a process common in the French cities of that time. The building rises on three levels: a ground floor and two floors, the last of which is in corbellation on the first, a technique to enlarge the living space without encroaching on the street.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this house saw its street façade and roof protected by a registration order dated 26 August 1943. This type of protection highlights its heritage interest, including its architectural style and state of conservation. The location in the historic centre of Saint-Jean-d'Angely, a city marked by its medieval past, reinforces its importance in the local urban landscape.

Wood-paned houses like this were often intended for artisans, merchants or wealthy families. Their construction reflected both practical needs (resistance, modularity) and aesthetics, with carved decorations or complex assemblages. In Saint-Jean-d'Angély, as in other cities in the Poitou-Charentes region, these buildings reflect the economic and urban vitality of the 16th and 17th centuries, a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

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