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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The log house at 11 Rue des Moulins in Charlieu is an example of 16th century civil architecture. This type of construction, characteristic of the period, uses exposed wooden beams forming a geometric network on the facade. The building has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1965, reflecting its heritage value and importance for the preservation of the old building in the area.

Charlieu, located in the Loire department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, was at that time a city marked by artisanal and commercial activities. Wood-paned houses, common in medieval and reborn urban centres, often served as housing for merchants or artisans. Their wooden structure allowed rapid and modular construction, adapted to the needs of a growing population. These buildings also reflect the social and economic organization of the cities of the time, where local commerce and corporations played a central role.

The classification of this house by decree of 23 September 1965 underlines its historical and architectural interest. The protected elements specifically include the wood-paned structure, identified under cadastre C 800. Although the available sources do not specify its exact original use, its location in downtown Charlieu suggests integration into the urban and economic fabric of the city during the Renaissance.

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