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The houses of Bon-Saint-Jacques and the Religious constitute a neo-Gothic complex located in Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne, Île-de-France. The house of the Bon-Saint-Jacques, built in the 15th century, preserves a carved cornet post representing Saint Jacques, recalling its link with the pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. Between 1822 and 1971, it housed nuns who marketed barley sugar there, contributing to its local reputation. The adjacent house, known as the Religious, was built between 1910 and 1914 as a neo-Gothic pastiche, according to the plans of architect Paul-Louis Clément, with wooden sculptures made by carpenter Pierre Raccolet.

The façade of the Bon-Saint-Jacques house was partially listed as historical monuments in 1926, before all the facades and roofs were fully protected in 1990. The ensemble is distinguished by its carved decoration and its sundial installed in 1914 on the house of the Religious. These buildings, located in Place Royale and rue du Grez, illustrate the coexistence between an authentic medieval heritage and an architectural reinterpretation of the early twentieth century.

Private property, these houses testify to the religious and artisanal history of Moret-sur-Loeng, a former municipality now integrated in Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne. Their heritage protection reflects their historical and aesthetic value, while emphasizing the role of local artisans, such as Pierre Raccolet, in their embellishment. Protected elements include facades and roofs, preserving their visual integrity in the city centre.

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