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The house 3 Place Charles-VII in Loches is a special 15th century residence, remarkable for its wood-paned facade and its roofs inscribed as a historical monument in 1961. It is distinguished by its resistance to the fire that ravaged Loches during the Hundred Years War, during the siege led by the Duke of Alençon. The blocks of tuffeau between beams, added later, and the openings of the ground floor, date from the 18th century.

The house is integrated into the royal city of Loches, close to Saint-Ours church and the castle. Its architecture combines ground floor stone and half-timbered structure for the floor and the top, illustrating medieval constructive techniques adapted to the defensive and aesthetic needs of the time. The 18th century modifications, like the piercings of the facade, reflect the evolution of domestic usage.

Classified by decree of 27 October 1961 for its facades and roofs, this house constitutes a rare architectural heritage in Touraine. Its gable, initially with wooden strips, was later filled with Bourré stone, materials typical of the region. The house thus bears witness to the transition between the Middle Ages and the modern era, while embodying Loches' resilience to historical conflicts.

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