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Origin and history

Maison Henri IV, located at 5 rue Chantault in Chartres, is a historic monument built in the 16th century. According to a local tradition, Henry IV would have stayed in this house on the day of his hoard. The room called "Henri IV's room" preserves architectural elements typical of this time, such as painted beams and flooring, mouldings, and a carved chimney decorated with pilasters. Some original decorations, such as a medallion representing Cephale and Procris or winged genius appliques, have now disappeared.

Outside, the house is distinguished by its gable on street, composed of three floors with ground and carved entrances. The details of the moulding and sculpture of the room were protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments in 1924. Although some decorative elements have been modified or lost, such as a painting on canvas depicting Saint Paul, the house remains an architectural testimony of the French Renaissance.

The location of the house, indicated as "passable" (note 5/10), corresponds to the official address of 5 Chantault Street, although GPS coordinates sometimes suggest an approximation at 8 Chantault Street. This monument illustrates the civil heritage of Chartres, a city marked by its medieval and reborn history, and offers an overview of the urban residences of the modern era.

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