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Origin and history

The Maisons de la Fontaine, located in Saumur en Maine-et-Loire (Pays de la Loire), dates from the 4th quarter of the 16th century and the 1st quarter of the 17th century. These buildings, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of November 10, 1964, illustrate the civil architecture of the late Renaissance. Their facades and roofs, both on the street and on the courtyard, were protected for their heritage value, reflecting the constructive techniques and ornamental style of the era.

The building underwent changes in the 18th century, particularly in terms of openings and interior arrangements, adapting the spaces to the residential or social uses of this period. Today, these houses are divided between private and communal property, without their current vocation (visit, rental, accommodation) being specified in the available sources. Their location, Place Notre-Dame des Ardilliers, makes it a landmark in the historic centre of Saumur, a city known for its heritage linked to the Loire and the cavalry.

The accuracy of their location is estimated as fair (note 5/10), with an official address recorded in the Merimée database (1, 3, 5, 7 place Notre-Dame). The available GPS coordinates refer to an approximate address, highlighting the boundaries of geolocation data for this monument. No information is provided on any sponsors or artisans involved in their construction or transformation.

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