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The house at the crossroads of the Ormeau in Mondoubleau, dating from the 17th century, is a remarkable example of civil architecture of the Louis XIII era. Its historic identity is marked by a characteristic high roof, illuminated by a stone-cut dormitory built in basket cove, topped by a triangular pediment. The carved wooden shutters, formerly decorated with lily flowers, bear traces of revolutionary modifications, where these monarchic symbols were partially erased. This architectural detail suggests that the home probably belonged to an influential personality of the Old Regime, although its exact identity is not documented.

The area where this house stands was once a place of residence for important figures, as evidenced by its strategic location at the crossroads of the Ormeau. The protection of facades and roofs, listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 25 February 1948, underscores its heritage value. The official address, 3 crossroads of the Ormeau, and its approximate location at 2 Rue des Poilus, confirm its anchoring in the urban fabric of Mondoubleau, a municipality of Loir-et-Cher in the region Centre-Val de Loire. The decorative elements, such as carved shutters, reflect the social prestige associated with this type of dwelling in modern times.

The history of this house is also linked to the political upheavals of the French Revolution, as attested by the flowers of lily amputated on the shutters. This detail illustrates the tensions between the monarchy heritage and the republican transformations, a common phenomenon in the aristocratic real estate of the period. Today, although its access to the public (visit, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources, its preservation allows us to study the evolution of architectural styles and symbols of power between the seventeenth century and the contemporary era.

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