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The Capis house, located in Lauzerte in the Tarn-et-Garonne, is a 14th-century civil monument, whose facade bears witness to the medieval architecture of the region. Its ground floor features a large opening typical of the boutiques of the time, while a basement, illuminated by a small window, suggests a mixed use between trade and housing. The most remarkable elements are concentrated on the floor: four warhead bays, grouped two by two and separated by columns, as well as a four-lobed oculus under the ceiling, provide rare ornaments for an urban home of this period.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 4 January 1928 for its facades, the Capis House illustrates the built heritage of Lauzerte, a medieval village in the former province of Quercy. Its architecture reflects the flourishing commercial activities of the region in the Middle Ages, where wood-paned or stone houses served as both a place of life, storage and sale. The presence of ogival bays, inspired by Gothic art, also underscores the influence of religious artistic currents in civil habitat.

The location of the Capis house at the 16 Grand-Rue in Lauzerte confirms its integration into the city's historic urban fabric. Although the sources do not specify its exact use in the 14th century, its structure evokes the market domus, essential to the local economy. Today, its state of conservation and its heritage protection make it a key witness to the architectural history of medieval Occitanie, despite a GPS location considered only "passable" (note 5/10) in the databases.

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