Building Stone in the Architecture of Orléans between the 12th and 16th Century (France)

With plentiful natural resources for construction (hard limestone, wood, and clay), the city of Orleans was, thanks to its river port, also supplied with stone from more distant regions surrounding the towns of Nevers and Blois. Observations from archaeological studies of buildings alongside archival evidence allow us to better understand the economic, technical, and aesthetic choices made by the commissioners and constructors of urban buildings.