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The so-called Pou volout house is an iconic building located at 26-28 Grande rue in Laval, in the Mayenne department. Built in the 15th century, it was enlarged in the 16th century with the addition of a gable on the street. Its remarkable architecture, including a corbellation on solives, makes it a rare testimony of medieval and reborn habitat in western France. It is considered one of the oldest houses preserved in this region.

Its name, "Flying Pou", originated in the 19th century, when the house served as a refuge for the needy. This late social vocation contrasts with its older architectural history. The house has been protected under the Historic Monuments since 10 December 1926, with an inscription covering its facades and roofs, confirmed by an order of 12 February 1927.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its heritage importance. Its exact address, 26-28 Grande rue, and its Insee code (53130) place it precisely in the historic center of Laval. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be "a priori satisfactory", and photographs licensed under Creative Commons document its current state. The house does not seem open to visit, but its status as a historic monument guarantees its preservation.

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