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Origin and history

The building at 10 Tolosane Street in Toulouse has a composite architecture, reflecting several eras. Its main façade, mostly dated from the 18th century, contrasts with the interior buildings of the island, which preserve 17th century structures. These disparities highlight the gradual urban transformations of the neighbourhood, where the redevelopments overlap with the old buildings without completely eliminating them.

The most notable parts of the building result from work carried out in the early 19th century, marked by neoclassical influence. The north and west facades were rebuilt on the ground floor to incorporate two gates surrounding a cul-de-four vaulted niche, as well as a porch giving access to the main staircase and garden. These developments, both functional and aesthetic, illustrate the adaptation of the old buildings to the needs of the residential and artistic tastes of the period.

The stairwell, which has been protected under the Historic Monuments since 1990, includes neo-classical decorative codes, with clean lines and geometric patterns. The boudoir on the first floor retains a painted wooden ceiling, while the library mixes neoclassicism and neo-medieval touches, as evidenced by the medallions by adorning the cornice. These decorative elements, preserved in spite of centuries, offer an overview of the successive stylistic influences that shaped the building.

The inscription in the inventory of Historical Monuments in 1990 specifically concerns the stairwell with its porch, the 17th century facade overlooking the second courtyard (including a fountain), and the painted ceiling of the boudoir. This partial protection highlights the heritage value of the interior and exterior spaces, while revealing the historical complexity of the site, where medieval heritage, classicism and 19th century reinterpretations intersect.

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