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The House of Prêche, located in Montrichard Val de Cher, is a historical monument whose construction spans between the 11th and 12th centuries. Its architecture reveals marked Romanesque features: the ground floor opens with arches in the middle of the hanger without ornamentation, while the first floor retains a curved and serrated window. These elements, typical of Romanesque art, contrast with the second floor, where four windows with broken arches (third-point) under upper arches in the middle of the hangar attest to an influence of the 12th century and the transition to Gothic.

The facade and gable of the house are entirely constructed of tuffeau, a white limestone typical of the banks of the Cher. This local material, widely used in the region, gives the building a stylistic unit and harmonious integration into the urban landscape. A memoir published in 1870 by Mr.Epinay evokes this house as an ancient synagogue, although this mention remains isolated and unconfirmed by other contemporary sources.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 29 January 1912, the House of the Prêche owes its protection to its facade, registered as historical monuments (cadastre AT 281). Its address, at the crossing of Rue Nationale and Rue du Prêche, places the building in the heart of the historical fabric of Montrichard. However, the accuracy of its geographical location is considered poor (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting uncertainties about its exact location or subsequent urban changes.

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