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The Grenier-des-Évêques, also known as Grenier de Monsieur (or Granieur de Monsenhor en Occitan), is a 15th-century house located in Salles-Curan, in the department of Aveyron. This building, a former attic of the bishops of Rodez, preserves original domestic equipment such as chimneys, cupboards and sinks. His local name, Grenier de Monsieur, reflects his past use, although his exact function remains partially undetermined.

According to the coat of arms carved on a corner window, the construction could be linked to Bertrand de Chalencon, bishop of Rodez between 1457 and 1499. However, precise dating remains uncertain, as the building could have been built after his death. Today partially renovated, it houses a cinema and conference room, with a project of transformation into a cultural centre including a future museum dedicated to Eugene Viala.

Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 13 February 1928, the Grenier-des-Évêques illustrates the medieval civil architecture of the region. Its location at 36 Rue Del Peyral makes it a point of heritage interest for Salles-Curan, in the former Midi-Pyrénées region (now Occitanie). Sources also refer to a locational accuracy considered poor (note 5/10), highlighting minor geographical uncertainties.

The building embodies the religious and domestic heritage of Aveyron, where the bishops of Rodez played a central role in the local administration. Its conservation and rehabilitation reflect a desire to enhance regional history, while adapting to contemporary uses (cultural and tourist).

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