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The house with trilobées geminées is an emblematic building located in Saint-Macaire, in the department of Gironde, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Built in the 16th century, it is distinguished by its facade decorated with trilobed geminous bays, an architectural style characteristic of the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The building is located in the heart of the old town, on the south side of the Place du Mercadiou (also known as Place du Marché-Dieu), opposite the old inn Relais Henri IV. This central positioning suggests its importance in the commercial and social life of the medieval city.

The building was listed as historic monuments on November 12, 1926, only for its façade, demonstrating its outstanding heritage value. The protection relates exclusively to this architectural element, without extension to other parts of the building. The sources available, including the Merimée base and the communal archives, confirm its precise address: Place du Marché-Dieu (or 18 Place Mercadiou), in an area classified for its medieval heritage. No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, or accommodation).

Saint-Macaire, a city fortified in the Middle Ages, was a major commercial hub thanks to its position on the Garonne. The half-timbered or carved houses, like this one, reflected the prosperity of local merchants and artisans. The square of Mercadiou, where the monument is held, was historically a place of exchange and gathering, emphasizing the central role of these buildings in urban life. The trilobed facade, with its trilobe-shaped arches, evokes the late Gothic influences mixed with the first innovations of the Renaissance.

Additional data, such as GPS coordinates or photo credits (Henry Salomé under Creative Commons license), confirm its anchoring in the urban landscape. However, the archives do not mention the original sponsor or the craftsmen who worked on its construction. Its conservation status and possible restorations are not documented in the sources consulted (Wikipedia, Monumentum).

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