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The Romanesque House, classified as a Historical Monument, is distinguished by its 12th century facade, a rare medieval vestige preserved in Poitiers. The rest of the building was completely rebuilt at the end of the 16th century, as attests a dating by dendrochronology (1578). This transformation included Renaissance elements, including a geminate bay, a screw staircase, and decors painted on the walls, the fireplace on the first floor, as well as on elm master beams, reflecting the period craftsmanship and taste for ornamentation.

The building, located 36 rue Jean-Bouchet, was listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 18 September 2006, protecting both the structure and its soil. The preservation of the Romanesque facade, despite subsequent modifications, offers a tangible testimony of the constructive techniques of the Middle Ages in the Poitou. The interior decorations, although partially preserved, illustrate the transition to the aesthetic canons of the Renaissance, marking a pivotal period for regional civil architecture.

The location of the house, in the historic centre of Poitiers, highlights its anchoring in an urban fabric marked by centuries of history. The accuracy of its location (noted 5/10 in the sources) suggests minor uncertainties, but its official address and cadastre (BW 256) make it an identifiable heritage landmark. The photographs available under the Creative Commons license (credit: Galeop) document its current state, while the Merimée data confirm its protected status and its interest in the study of ancient habitat.

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