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Heritage classified

Origin and history

This house, located at 12 rue du Grand-Marché (formerly Place Plumereau) in Tours, dates from the 1st quarter of the 16th century. It illustrates the persistence of Gothic stylistic repertoire at a time when the Renaissance began to emerge in France. Its architecture thus reflects a transition between two major artistic periods, with decorative elements typical of the flamboyant Gothic like broken arches or carved motifs.

The house was partially protected under the Historic Monuments by an order of 10 January 1928, specifically covering its facade and roof. This classification reflects its heritage interest, particularly for its state of conservation and its representativeness of the late Middle Ages tourist urban habitat. The historic address, today modified, confirms its anchoring in the medieval city centre of Tours, an area marked by a rich commercial and artisanal past.

The building is part of the wider context of the city of Tours, which then flourishes thanks to its role as a crossroads between the north and the south of France. At that time, bourgeois or merchant houses, like this one, served as both a place of residence and a professional space (shops, workshops). Their location near the central squares, such as the former Place Plumereau, underlined their importance in the economic and social life of the city.

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