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The 14th century building in Sarlat-la-Canéda is an example of medieval civil architecture preserved in southwestern France. This building, whose facade on courtyard and roof were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 25 February 1944, illustrates the city's urban heritage, marked by its medieval history and its prosperity linked to trade and crafts. The exact location, 1 Place de la Bouquerie (or Bouquerit according to the sources), places the building in the heart of the historic center of Sarlat, a city renowned for its coherent architectural ensemble and picturesque alleys.

The 1944 protection emphasizes the heritage importance of this building, although the available archives do not specify its original use or its possible historic owners. Sarlat-la-Canéda, then under the former Perigord province, was a dynamic city in the Middle Ages, drawing its wealth from trade, wine and nut production, as well as its administrative role. Buildings like this often served as housing for local merchants, artisans or notables, reflecting the social and economic hierarchy of the period.

Current data, notably from the Merimée database and Monumentum, indicate a location accuracy considered "passable" (note 5/10), without further details on any architectural modifications after the 14th century. The absence of references to contemporary visits or uses (guest rooms, rental) suggests that the building retains above all a heritage value, without explicitly documented tourist vocation.

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