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The Maison du Porche, located in Chemeré-le-Roi in the Pays de la Loire, is a 15th century monument. This building, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 31 December 1979, is distinguished by its facades, roofs and an interior wooden staircase with balusters. The exact address, 4 Church Square, corresponds to the heart of the village, near the local church.

In the 15th century, the porch or half-timbered houses were typical of rural villages, often serving as a place of life for wealthy families or artisans. In this region, civil architecture reflected dominant agricultural and commercial activities, while integrating decorative elements such as wooden balusters. The partial protection of this monument (façades, roofs, stairs) underscores its heritage interest, although its current use (visit, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

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