In the heart of Nérac, France, at 7 rue Sully resides the revamped 17th-century Maison de Sully, a fascinating architectural oddity. This house witnessed Daniel Breuilh, the grand argentier of the ecuries d'Albret, hosting the future Duke of Sully at his table. The house is divided into two sections, with a small inner courtyard connecting them via a wooden gallery. The first portion flaunts a tower, featuring a spiral staircase spiraling from the ground, first, and second floors.
Historically notable, the restoration of the 17th-century facade showcases a carved chimney from 1615. The front, roofs, and chimneys of the first and second floors of the initial house are classified as historical monuments, with the documentation dating from May 30, 1990. Maison de Sully was once the residence of Charles Nodier.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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