Registration of the façade 18 décembre 1932 (≈ 1932)
Partial protection by ministerial decree.
31 octobre 1996
Complete classification
Complete classification 31 octobre 1996 (≈ 1996)
Gallery, facade and roof classified Historic Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façade: registration by order of 18 December 1932 - Covered gallery, façade and roof: classification by decree of 31 October 1996
Origin and history
Almaric House is a historic monument located in Place Notre-Dame, in the heart of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, in the department of Aveyron. This building is distinguished by its facade and covered gallery, remarkable architectural elements that led to its protection. Although its detailed history is not explicitly described in available sources, its listing and ranking as Historic Monuments demonstrate its local heritage importance.
The protection of the Almaric house was done in two stages: its façade was first inscribed by arrest on 18 December 1932, then the covered gallery, façade and roof were classified on 31 October 1996. These measures reflect a gradual recognition of its architectural and historical value. The house is part of the urban landscape of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, a medieval bastide founded in the 13th century, where half-timbered houses and covered galleries were common, serving both commercial and weather protection spaces.
Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, indicate that the location of Almaric House is associated with Notre Dame Square, a central location in the city. However, details of its origin, historical owners or precise use over the centuries are not specified in the data consulted. The house nevertheless illustrates the civil architectural heritage of Occitanie, marked by medieval and renaissant influences.
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