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The Maison Descours, located in Cluny in Saône-et-Loire, is a 12th century Romanesque building, emblematic of the medieval civil architecture of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. It is distinguished by its facade adorned with two obstructed arcades and geminied bays with columnettes, vestiges of skeletons typical of Clunish Romanesque houses. These architectural elements, dated from the 12th century, testify to the construction techniques and decorative style in vogue at that time.

The house, located at 12 rue d'Avril and also referenced at 3-4 Petite Rue Lamartine, was classified as historical monuments by decree of 26 November 1918. Additional protection was provided by an order of 9 December 1946, specifically covering facades and roofs. These official recognitions highlight its heritage importance in the urban landscape of Cluny, a city marked by its monastic past and its historical role in the development of Romanesque art.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, indicate that the house could also include 13th-century building elements, although the source text focuses on its Romanesque origin. Its location in the historic centre of Cluny, close to the former Abbey, reinforces its interest in studying the medieval habitat and its evolution between the Romanesque and Gothic periods. No information is provided on its current use, whether visitation, rental or accommodation.

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