Maison d'Adam, Medieval timber house in central Angers, France.
Maison d'Adam is a six-story timber-framed house in central Angers with intricate wooden carvings across its facades. The carvings depict religious figures, mythical creatures, and nature-inspired patterns that cover the entire structure.
The house was built in 1491 and originally belonged to the Lefèvre family before serving as a residence for merchants. A wool trader and a silk merchant named Michel Adam, who later gave his name to the building, were among its notable inhabitants.
The wooden posts display carvings of religious scenes and secular figures such as musicians and mythical creatures. These representations reflected the life and beliefs of the wealthy merchants who lived here.
The ground floor houses an art gallery shop selling glassware and sculptures. It is open Monday afternoons and Tuesday through Saturday during the day.
The building takes its name from carved figures of Adam and Eve that originally framed the Tree of Life on the corner post at ground level. This symbolic representation makes the house a noteworthy example of medieval imagery in the city's architecture.
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