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La Maison des Dames, located in Aubigny-sur-Nère in the Cher department, is a historical monument dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. This civilian building is distinguished by its hybrid architecture, mixing elements of the 15th century for the ground floor and first floor, while the second floor was added at the beginning of the 16th century. The upper parts, rebuilt in the 16th century, use traditional techniques such as torchis and wooden crosses of Saint Andrew, typical of the region.

The windows of the Maison des Dames are remarkable by their carved wooden studs, forming cruciform motifs. These decorative details, as well as the wooden panel structure, reflect the local craftsmanship of the time. The monument was listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory by order of 19 February 1926, recognizing its heritage value. Its historic address, 1 rue des Dames, bears witness to its anchoring in the medieval urban fabric of Aubigny-sur-Nère.

The location of the Maison des Dames, at the junction of rue des Dames and rue du Moulin-d At the time of its construction, Aubigny-sur-Nère was a dynamic city, marked by commercial and craft activities. Wood-paned houses, such as this one, served both as housing, workshop and sometimes as a place of exchange, reflecting a social organization where the building played a multi-purpose role in the community.

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