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Origin and history

The log house located at 12 Rue Principale in Saché is an emblematic example of 15th century medieval civil architecture. It is distinguished by its street floor, entirely built in wooden panels, framed by gable walls. The latter are decorated with high relief sculptures representing a salamander and a leopard-like creature, rare decorative elements for this type of construction.

This monument is part of a larger set of 15th and 16th century houses that constitute the historical heart of Saché. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments, by decree of 22 October 1971, specifically concerns facades and roofs, highlighting their heritage value. The location of this house, in the centre of the village, reflects the medieval urban organization, where wooden housing played a central role in everyday and commercial life.

The available data indicate that the accuracy of its geographical location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), and its official address, confirmed by the Merimée base, is indeed 12 Rue Principale in Saché (Indre-et-Loire). No information is provided on its current accessibility, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation. Sources mention only its protected status and architectural characteristics.

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