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The house called Agnes Sorel is a monument located in Loches, in the department of Indre-et-Loire (region Centre-Val de Loire). Built in the 15th century, it underwent renovations in the 17th century, as evidenced by its facades and its medieval staircase. The main door, surmounted by a triangular pediment, once housed a female bust that had now disappeared, probably destroyed.

The building has been listed as historic monuments since 27 June 1962, a protection that specifically covers the west façade and its corresponding roof. Its official address, 19 rue du Château, places the building in the historic heart of Loches, close to the castle. The house illustrates the architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the modern era, typical of the cities of Touraine.

Inside, the 15th-century staircase remains the most remarkable element, while the façade, in average apparatus, reflects the 17th-century transformations. Although his name evokes Charles VII's favourite Agnes Sorel, no historical source confirms his direct connection to this character. The monument is today a testimony of the civil heritage of Lochois, between medieval heritage and classical adaptations.

The location of the house, between rue du Château and rue des Fosses Saint-Ours, highlights its integration into the old urban fabric of Loches. Its state of conservation and its protections make it an example of bourgeois or aristocratic houses in the region, marked by successive redevelopments. The available data do not specify whether the monument is open to visit or assigned to a specific use today.

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