Registration for Historic Monuments 25 octobre 2023 (≈ 2023)
Protection of the facades and roofs of the whole.
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Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of all the buildings bordering the Gasniers' residential courtyard and the wall closing the fourth side of this courtyard, as delimited in orange on the plan annexed to the decree and situated in the Gasniers, on Parcel No. 9, shown in the cadastre section ZH: inscription by order of 25 October 2023
Origin and history
La Maison des Gasniers is a monument located in the commune of Druye, in Indre-et-Loire (37), in the region Centre-Val de Loire. This site has recently been recognized for its heritage significance, as evidenced by its partial listing as Historic Monuments in October 2023. The protected elements include the facades and roofs of buildings bordering the courtyard, as well as the wall closing this space, reflecting a traditional architectural organization.
This type of house, often linked to local agricultural or artisanal activity, illustrates the rural way of life in Touraine. Such constructions generally served as a place of life and work for peasant families or artisans, as suggested by the name "Gasniers", which could evoke an activity related to gas or a local profession. In the region, these ensembles played a central role in the economy and community life, especially in modern and contemporary times.
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