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The canonial house is a mansion located in the heart of Tours, 1 place Grégoire-de-Tours. Built in the 15th century, it is a typical example of late medieval civil architecture. The rectangular building rises on two floors above a ground floor. Some windows on the first floor have carved decorations, including lintels decorated with characters, angelels or animals, supported by open consoles.

The monument was partially protected by an inscription as historical monuments on 8 July 1946, specifically covering the north-west and north-east facades and the roof of the main building. A modern wing was later added in return of square, partially modifying the original structure. The precise location, confirmed by the Mérimée base, places the building in the department of Indre-et-Loire, in the region Centre-Val de Loire.

The canonical house illustrates the architectural heritage of Tourangeau, marked by both religious and civil influences. At the time of its construction, Tours was a dynamic city, an important administrative and religious centre of the Loire Valley. Private hotels like this often served as a residence for church dignitaries or local notables, reflecting their social status through neat decorative elements.

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