Maison d'Abraham, 16th-century timber house in Sens, France
The Maison d'Abraham stands at the intersection of Rue de la République and Rue Jean-Cousin, displaying intricate timber-framed architecture with carved wooden details.
The house was built for Nicolas Mégissier, a tanner, as evidenced by the carved cartouche featuring double-handled knives within its structure.
The building influenced Gustave Flaubert's novel 'L'Education sentimentale' and contains a carved pillar depicting the Tree of Jesse with eight kings of Israel.
The facades and roofs received heritage protection status through a classification order on June 30, 1923, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
The house earned three different names: Maison d'Abraham, House of Four Winds due to its crossroads location, and House of Torches.
Location: Sens
GPS coordinates: 48.19582,3.28318
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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