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Origin and history

This 16th century house, located in Aubigny-sur-Nère in the Centre-Val de Loire, was built at the end of the first quarter of the 16th century for Robert Stuart. It is distinguished by its wood panel architecture, resting on a stone base. The apparent poles, especially the corner post elongated in three columns, are richly carved, reflecting the artisanal know-how of the time. A first floor in corbellation, supported by shore beams, overlooks the ground floor, adding to its historical and aesthetic character.

The house is based on vaulted stone cellars, typical of bourgeois or aristocratic Renaissance constructions. It was restored between 1972 and 1975 to preserve its original architectural elements. A coat of arms, although mentioned, is not described in detail in available sources. The facades and roofs were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 29 April 1965, emphasizing its heritage importance.

The location of the house, at the corner of rue de l'Église and rue Pousse-Panier, places this monument in the heart of the historic urban fabric of Aubigny-sur-Nère. Its state of conservation and public visibility remain partial, as evidenced by the poor accuracy of its location (note 5/10). Today, the house belongs to a private company, and its access to the public (visits, rentals, guest rooms) is not specified in the sources consulted.

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