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The house in Ussel, in Corrèze, is a 16th century civil building, representative of Renaissance architecture in the region. This monument has been included in the inventory of Historical Monuments since 1929, specifically for its door on street, including the vantail, which bears witness to the artisanal know-how of the time. Its location, initially recorded at 5 Place Joffre, reflects the historic urban planning of the city, although current GPS coordinates suggest a location close to the Church Street.

At this time, Ussel, integrated into the Corrèze department and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region (formerly Limousin), was a crossroads between the Central Massif and the Aquitaine basin. The bourgeois or artisanal houses of the sixteenth century played a central role in economic and social life, often hosting commercial activities or residences of local notables. Their preservation, like that of this house, offers an overview of the lifestyles and constructive techniques of the era, in an area marked by its stone built heritage.

The inscription of the door as a historic monument in 1929 underscores the heritage importance of this architectural element. Although the practical information about his visit or current use (rent, guest rooms) is not specified, his protected status makes him a privileged witness to local history. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its anchoring in the urban landscape of Ussel, between medieval heritage and renaissant influences.

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