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The house of Vierzon, dating from the 15th century, is a remarkable historical monument by its hybrid architecture. It combines a stone base, topped by a floor in visible wooden panels, resting on a sandstone supported by consoles. This type of construction, typical of the late Middle Ages, illustrates the techniques of the era, where stone and wood were often combined to combine strength and lightness. The attic, covered with a large roof, is pierced by a carpenter's window illuminating the attic, a functional and aesthetic architectural detail.

Since its construction, this house has retained most of its original features, undergoing few modifications over the centuries. This exceptional preservation led to its partial inscription by decree of 13 April 1944, followed by a classification of facades and roofs on 26 December 1944. These legal protections underline its heritage value, both for its state of conservation and for its representation of medieval urban dwellings in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

Located at 51 Armand-Brunet Street in Vierzon, Cher department, this house is part of an urban fabric marked by medieval and Renaissance history. Its exact address, referenced in the Mérimée database under the Insee 18279 code, confirms its anchoring in the local heritage. The location, although noted as "passible" (level 5/10), makes it possible to identify this building as a witness to the constructive techniques and way of life of the wealthy or merchant classes of Vierzon at the end of the Middle Ages.

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