Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The building on the Place Nationale in Montauban is part of a remarkable 16th century architectural ensemble. This historic monument is distinguished by its ground floor forming a double vaulted gallery on dogive crosses, while its three upper floors feature alternately rectangular and circular bays. Some houses in the square bear the engraved dates of 1516 and 1556, attesting to their construction during the Renaissance. The Toulouse architect Pierre Besneville is identified as the masterpiece of this ensemble, characterized by the almost exclusive use of the brick, with the exception of the arch keys, vaults and window supports, made from another material.

The National Square, classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 22 July 1913, illustrates the influence of Toulouse architectural models in the Tarn-et-Garonne. The regularity of the ordinances and the mix of the forms of the openings (rectangular and circular) reflect an aesthetic research specific to this period. The building, still located at 14 National Square, bears witness to the planned urban planning of Montauban in the 16th century, where brick, a local material, dominates constructions.

Although the sources do not specify the initial use of these buildings, their conservation and classification underscore their heritage value. The location, noted as "passible" (5/10) in the databases, suggests an approximate address between numbers 14 and 15 of the square. No information is available on any public access, visit, or contemporary reuse (rent, guest rooms).

External links