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The house of the Architects is an emblematic residence located in the Lude, in the Sarthe department, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the 16th century, it is intimately linked to the history of the Lude Castle, of which it was the home of architects responsible for its transformation.

In 1457, Jean Daillon, the chamberlain of King Louis XI, acquired the Château du Lude and undertook important works to modernize it according to the cannons of the Renaissance. He appealed to Jean Gendrot, architect of King René d'Anjou, who settled in this house in 1479 to direct the construction projects. This place thus becomes a key witness to the architectural transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The building, located on Rue du Marché-au-Fil, was listed as historic monuments on 23 May 1932. His name pays tribute to the craftsmen and architects who lived there, marking the evolution of the nearby castle. Today, it remains a symbol of local architectural and historical heritage.

The house of the Architects also illustrates the role of the secondary houses in the major Renaissance projects. These homes housed the owners and their teams, often from afar to apply the new constructive techniques. Their presence reflects the importance of artistic exchanges between the royal courts and provincial lords such as Jean Daillon.

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