Initial construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Medieval origin of the house.
1921-1924
Neo-Gothic expansion
Neo-Gothic expansion 1921-1924 (≈ 1923)
Work for the nuns of Moret.
28 avril 1926
First protection
First protection 28 avril 1926 (≈ 1926)
Registration of the façade Place Royale.
31 juillet 1990
Second protection
Second protection 31 juillet 1990 (≈ 1990)
Registration façades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Pierre Raccolet - Sculptor
Author of wooden decorations.
Origin and history
The Bon-Saint-Jacques house, located in Moret-sur-Loing, is a monument whose oldest part dates back to the 15th century. It was enlarged between 1921 and 1924 for the nuns of Moret, incorporating neo-Gothic architectural elements. This building thus illustrates a superimposition of styles, mixing medieval heritage and artistic influences of the early twentieth century.
The facades overlooking Place Royale and Rue du Grez are remarkable, especially for their carved wooden decoration. This work was done by Pierre Raccolet, a sculptor whose name remains associated with this building. The house was the object of successive protections: the façade on Place Royale was inscribed in 1926, while the facades and roofs were protected in 1990.
Today, this house belongs to a private company. Its history reflects both the architectural evolution of Moret-sur-Loeng and the urban transformations linked to the religious and social needs of the city, especially at the beginning of the twentieth century. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory, and it remains a testimony of the local heritage in Seine-et-Marne.
