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The 15th century house in Cirès, Occitanie, is a historical monument whose square shape evokes an ancient truncated feudal tower. It consists of a ground floor, one floor and two attices, and opens with four stone doors: two ogivals, one in full hanger and one with flat lintel, the latter decorated with coat of arms. These architectural features suggest a medieval origin and a defensive or residential function adapted over the centuries.

The house was partially protected by an order of 7 November 1979, which included its facades and roofs in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Although its precise location is approximate (noted 5/10 in precision), it is identified in the Merimée database under the Insee 31146 code in the Haute-Garonne department. No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, etc.), but its architecture reflects the evolution of rural habitats in Occitanie.

The village of Cirès, integrated with the historical region of Midi-Pyrénées (now Occitanie), reflects a medieval heritage marked by civil and defensive constructions. The houses of that time often served as housing for wealthy families or local lords, while integrating protective elements such as fortified doors. The presence of coats of arms on the lintel suggests a link with a noble or bourgeois family, although its identity is not mentioned in the available sources.

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