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The porch house of La Guerche-de-Bretagne, dated from the 16th century, is distinguished by its wood-pan structure and its three-span porch. The central poles, assembled at fork, date back to this period, while the right post and the façade were redone in the 18th century, with the addition of segmentar arches and a roof to the Mansart. The wood panel, overhanging on the floor, presents a for sale composed of potlets, betweentoises and cross of Saint Andrew, typical of local architecture.

The posterior part is constructed of quartz microdiorite honeycomb, while the upper part of the porch is made of wood. The poles rest on stone solins to avoid rot. The porch, independent of the rest of the construction, initially served as a place of commerce on the ground floor, with a dwelling on the first floor. This house illustrates the urban architecture of La Guerche, where the porches appear "glued" to the facades.

Classified as a Historical Monument in 1948 for its facades, roof and chimney stumps, this house underwent renovations in the 17th century, including the addition of the roof to the Mansart. Assemblages in tenon and mortise, visible on sandstones and solives, bear witness to traditional construction techniques. One of the porch spans features a wrought iron balcony, adding a decorative touch to the whole.

The location at 3 rue du Cheval-Blanc is approximate, with a cartographic accuracy considered fair (5/10). The house, private property, is not open to the visit. Its present state reflects successive changes, mixing original elements (XVI century) and later additions (XVIII century), while maintaining its historical and architectural character.

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