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The arcade house of Aigueperse, listed as a Historic Monument, is an emblematic 15th century building located in the Puy-de-Dôme. Its long main façade, facing the church, features a row of five broken arches on the ground floor, whose prismatic bases remain about a metre from the ground. These architectural elements, typical of the late Middle Ages, suggest a public or institutional service, possibly linked to the consular house or a capitular building.

The separation between the ground floor and the upper floor is marked by a protruding band, composed of two unequal toers framed by nets and separated by a large cellar. This carved decoration, in addition to its structural role, served as support for the windows on the floor, only two of which kept their original state. These architectural details reflect the importance of the building in the medieval urban landscape of Aigueperse, as well as its integration into a monumental complex including the neighbouring church.

Protected by a decree of 12 December 1963 for its facades and roofs, this house illustrates the civil architectural heritage of the region. Its location, at 1 Place Saint-Joseph (formerly Rue Principale), and its proximity to the church underline its central role in the community life of Aigueperse. The preserved elements, although partially altered, offer a valuable testimony of the construction techniques and urban uses of the 15th century in Auvergne.

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