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Raccolet House is a 19th-century building located at 15 rue Grande, in the city centre of Moret-sur-Loing (delegated municipality of Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne), in Seine-et-Marne. It is distinguished by its architecture transformed in 1925 by carpenter Pierre Raccolet, a companion of the Tour de France, who adds neogothic facades in carved wood. These decorative elements, including a large, overflowing gable, represent artisans at work and make this house a symbol of local heritage.

Since July 25, 1990, the Raccolet House has had several uses over time. In the 21st century, it housed a tea room and a carpentry run by Irish owners. After a period of disoccupation, she was bought by Jérémy Rognant, who rehabilitated her to become the Maison des Arts. This project is part of a dynamic to enhance the architectural and cultural heritage of Moret-sur-Loeng.

The carved decoration of the house, made by Pierre Raccolet himself, illustrates the craftsmanship and know-how of the companions of the 19th and 20th centuries. The building, owned by the municipality, thus embodies both local history and the heritage of crafts. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments underlines its importance in the urban landscape of Moret-sur-Loeng, attracting visitors and passionate about neo-Gothic architecture.

Raccolet House is also linked to other emblematic monuments of the city, such as the town hall of Moret-sur-Loeng or the houses of Bon-Saint-Jacques. Its exact address, referenced in the Mérimée base, is 15 rue Grande, close to the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville. This central positioning reinforces its role in collective memory and local tourism.

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