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The Maison du Pilori de Beaulieu-lès-Loches is a historic monument whose name comes from a ring sealed in its facade. According to local tradition, this ring was used to attach or expose convicts, although this function is not historically documented in available sources. The house, built between the 16th and 17th centuries, has a typical architecture of the period: a floor on the ground floor, a curved tympanum door, and preserved windows with cross-sections.

The building is distinguished by its well preserved interior and exterior elements. Inside, two rooms with cross windows are equipped with hooded fireplaces. A wooden screw staircase connects the floors, while to the outside, the east gable wall has a arch in full hanger integrated into the trim. These architectural details reflect the construction techniques and lifestyle of the affluent inhabitants of the region at this time.

The Pilori House was partially classified as a Historic Monument by order of 14 September 1949, specifically protecting its facades and roofs. This official recognition underscores its heritage interest, although its specific history and potential owners or occupants remain largely unknown. Today, it bears witness to the civil built heritage of Beaulieu-lès-Loches, in the department of Indre-et-Loire, in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

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