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The house of Aubigny-sur-Nère, classified as a Historical Monument, is a typical example of 16th century civil architecture in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Today divided into two distinct properties, it is distinguished by its facade in wooden panels, characteristic of the constructions of this period. The ground floor of one of the parts retained its original arrangement, with an entrance door framed by two richly carved poles, surmounted by a gable decorated with a flower. These decorative elements, as well as the advanced beam on the first floor – decorated with a knotted cordon – bear witness to refined craftsmanship.

The first floor door window, also made of wood, features sculptures of great finesse, reflecting attention to detail in Renaissance bourgeois domestic architecture. The main heritage element preserved is the street façade, protected by a registration order in 1926. Although the precise location is approximate (noted 5/10 for its accuracy), the official address recorded in the Mérimée base places the monument at 12 B rue du Bourg Costant, in the Cher department.

This type of half-timbered house illustrates the urban development of small towns in the region in the 16th century, a period marked by relative prosperity linked to trade and crafts. The facades were then used as a social marker, showing the economic success of their owners. The absence of sources detailing the original occupants or sponsors limits the knowledge of its specific history, but its architectural style makes it possible to link it to the civil heritage of the French Renaissance.

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