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The Vuzon Presbytery is a building built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries, during the reign of Henry IV. Its exterior appearance was profoundly altered in 1873, when its walls were covered with industrial bricks, typical of this restoration period. Despite these transformations, the interior preserves original elements, especially on the ground floor, where the prior's room houses a French ceiling decorated with painted beams and flooring.

The painted decoration, dated between 1590 and 1620, represents country landscapes and views of cities, framed in rectangular or oval cartridges, enriched with leather motifs. This ceiling, classified as Monument Historique by decree of 30 November 1989, is the only protected element of the building, with the carrying walls that are inseparable to it. The interior changes of the early 19th century partially altered the original layout, but this ceiling remains a rare testimony of the domestic decoration of the modern era.

Located in Vouzon, Loir-et-Cher, the presbytery today belongs to the commune. Its exact address, according to the Merimée base, is the Grande-Rue, although GPS coordinates suggest a location close to Rue des Écoles. The accuracy of this location is considered fair (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting historical uncertainties or urban changes. The building, although protected, does not appear to be systematically open to the visit, and its current use (rent, guest rooms) is not specified in the available sources.

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