Construction of house XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated construction period of the building.
23 novembre 1927
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 23 novembre 1927 (≈ 1927)
Front and roof protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facade and roof: inscription by decree of 23 November 1927
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
The 16th century log house of Clamecy is an emblematic monument of Renaissance civil architecture in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Located on 1 rue du Temple, it illustrates the construction techniques in wooden strips still common at that time in Burgundy cities. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1927 highlights the heritage value of its facade and roof, characteristic of the urban dwellings of the period.
Clamecy, then under the influence of the Duchy of Burgundy, was a dynamic city where trade and crafts flourished. Wood-paned houses, such as this one, often served as housing for local merchants or artisans. Their torchi-filled wooden structure reflected both economic constraints and a constructive tradition rooted in the region. These buildings also played a social role, sometimes housing workshops or shops on the ground floor.
The registration of the house by ministerial decree on 23 November 1927 marks its official recognition as a national heritage. Although the sources do not specify its original use, its state of conservation and its location in the city centre suggest an importance in the historical urban fabric. Today, it bears witness to architectural evolution and lifestyles in Burgundy at the end of the Middle Ages.
