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The Hotel de la Morélie is a 16th century house built on older foundations, located in Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche in New Aquitaine. The building, classified as a Historic Monument, is distinguished by its composite structure: a medieval body in the east, with a porch topped by a corbelling floor, and a west facade remodeled in the 18th century. Its main façade, dating back to the 16th century, rests on three arches in the middle of the wall with polygonal pillars, while the southeast corner retains a facade on courtyard of the late 15th century. Inside, the rooms are adorned with ground panelling, testimony to the architectural refinement of the period.

In 1561, the hotel was opened to the worship of the Reformed Church, reflecting the religious tensions of the period. On 25 June 1569 he welcomed the future Henri IV at the Battle of Roche-l'Abeille, a key episode of the Wars of Religion. Protected elements include facades, roofs, 16th century gallery arcades, a Renaissance niche, and an interior screw staircase. These features illustrate the architectural evolution of the site, mixing medieval heritage and Renaissance influences.

The building, located in Place du Moustier, has been partially protected since 1988, with a geolocalized location considered "passable" (note 5/10). Its history thus combines built heritage, religious events and royal memory, while preserving traces of the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries. Available sources, such as Monumentum, highlight its importance in the local historical landscape.

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