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Origin and history

The house at 12 rue du Général-Meusnier in Tours is a historical monument dating from the 15th century. It consists of the north-east facades of two former canonical houses, one of which has a window and a door which have retained their original moulding. The other parts of the building, both in facades and inside, have been redesigned over the centuries, partially erasing their medieval appearance.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 8 July 1946, this house is protected for its 15th century facades, identified under the cadastral reference CH 125. The building now belongs to an association, but its current use (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources. The location, although documented, is considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5/10).

Canon houses, like this one, were traditionally linked to the life of the canons, members of the clergy attached to a cathedral or collegiate. In Tours, a city marked by its religious history and its role in the Loire Valley, these buildings often reflected the social and economic status of their occupants. Their architecture, even partially altered, bears witness to construction techniques and decorative styles in the 15th century in the region.

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