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Origin and history

The 14th century arcade house of Molières is a historic monument classified since 1920, representing an exceptionally well preserved vestige of medieval civil architecture. Built around 1300, it illustrates the typical style of the region's bastides, with its broken warhead arcades and a three-sided two-sided window supported by a columnette. These architectural elements, rare for a dwelling of that time, underline its importance in the local heritage.

This house, located in the heart of the village of Molières, is distinguished by its original structure: a covered staircase and a covered area, characteristic of medieval urban buildings. It is the only intact witness of the primitive bastide, offering an overview of urban planning and daily life in the 14th century in this part of Aquitaine. Its classification as a Historic Monument in 1920 attests to its heritage value and the need for its preservation.

Architectural details, such as broken warheads and trilobed patterns, reflect the influence of Gothic art in the civil constructions of the era. Although the archives do not mention any specific characters or events related to this house, its state of preservation makes it a valuable example for studying the bastides and their evolution in New Aquitaine. However, the approximate location and lack of data on its current use (visits, accommodation) limit the practical information available.

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