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Origin and history

The former stewardship of Auch was built in 1759 following the creation of the generality of Auch, an administrative division of the Ancien Régime. This 18th-century palace, located in Gers, embodies the civil architecture of the time, designed to house the administrative services of the province. During the Revolution, generality was abolished, resulting in the loss of its initial function.

Over the centuries, the building underwent several major reallocations and transformations. In the 19th and 20th centuries, its interiors were thoroughly redesigned, while structural changes were made, such as replacing the west terrace with a window room. In 1973, its ancient facades and roofs were protected as historical monuments, preserving part of its architectural heritage.

In 2023, new works were launched to develop a senior service residence of 34 units, including the addition of a third floor to the adjoining building. These developments illustrate the continuous adaptation of this monument to contemporary uses, while preserving historical elements such as the original offices, archives and courtyards.

The architecture of stewardship reflects its administrative past: to the north-west, a rotating staircase, baths and rooms coexisted with work spaces to the south-west, organized around courtyards and corridors. The northeastern courtyard, enlarged by the destruction of a wing, bears witness to the transformations that the building has undergone over time.

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