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Origin and history

The Maison Grande-Rue, located in Saint-Loup-Lamairé in the Deux-Sèvres department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a remarkable example of 15th century medieval civil architecture. This building, classified as Historic Monument, has retained its original appearance, with two floors overhanging supported by heads of prominent beams. Its wooden panels facades, combined with a filling of bricks arranged in diamond, illustrate the local constructive techniques of the time. The windows, always with their wooden frames, reinforce the authenticity of this house, representative of the bourgeois or artisanal houses of the region.

The protection of this house dates from 1941, when its façade was inscribed by ministerial decree. This type of construction, common in the 15th century in the Poitou, reflects a period of relative stability after the Hundred Years' War, where cities develop and wooden houses become a symbol of prosperity. The layout of bricks and beams, as well as the preservation of original elements, make this a valuable testimony of medieval urban habitat.

Today, Maison Grande-Rue remains a point of heritage interest in the village of Saint-Loup-Lamairé. Although its current use (visit, rental, or otherwise) is not specified in the available sources, its architecture and history make it an emblematic monument of local heritage. The location, noted as "passible" in the databases, suggests that additional checks may be required for an accurate identification of its location.

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