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Origin and history

The 15th century house, located 6 Krüger square in Brive-la-Gaillarde, is an architectural vestige of the years 1480-1500, built for the Quinhard de Maillard family. This monument is distinguished by its large screw staircase, equipped with arched holes and covered with a reinforced dogid vault. An angle turret, decorated with a first Renaissance decoration, dates from the early 16th century, while the narrow collegial façade retains defensive elements such as larmie bays.

The building, partially renovated in the 17th century (amendment of the bays and the entrance door), underwent major work in the 19th century: reconstruction of the masonry, expansion of the windows, addition of a balcony running on the 1st floor, and resumption of the roof. Despite these transformations, some original parts remain, such as a 2nd floor bay and masonry windows. In 1926, the facades were listed in the Historic Monuments, but a comprehensive renovation project was refused in 1953.

The structure is integrated into a large hotel with facades overlooking the square, with a vaulted basement in a cradle communicating with the nearby hotel (4 Latreille square). The staircase tower, inspired by Toulouse models, combines defensive elements (archeries, gargoyles) and a top terrace accessible by a secondary staircase. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be poor (note 5/10), with different addresses in the sources (6 Krüger or 6 bis Latreille).

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