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The Maison des Trois-Greniers is an emblematic medieval dwelling located in Chalon-sur-Saône, in the department of Saône-et-Loire, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built in the 15th century, it is distinguished by its typical architecture of the period, combining civil and commercial elements. The building houses two shops on the ground floor, accessible by arcades overlooking the street, while the upper floors are reserved for housing. The latter are served by screw staircases housed in symmetrical turrets, connected to wood-paned galleries on the rear façade. Its name comes from the three levels of attic under the roof, a rare architectural characteristic.

The house is associated with one of the influential families of Chalon-sur-Saône in the 15th century, the Riboudeau, although this attribution is based more on oral tradition than on formal documentary evidence. It has been the subject of two inscriptions in the title of historical monuments: the first in 1929, covering the facades and the roof, and the second in 2003, extended to support structures (masonries and coverings). These protections testify to its heritage value, both for its state of conservation and for its illustration of medieval constructive techniques in urban areas.

On the architectural level, the Three-Greniers House illustrates the functional duality of urban buildings in the Middle Ages, combining commercial activities on the ground floor and residential spaces on the floors. The wood-paned galleries and stair turrets, characteristic of Burgundy architecture, underline its status as an easy residence. Today, it remains a remarkable example of the Chalonian civil heritage, although its access to the public and current uses (visits, rentals) are not specified in the available sources.

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