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The 16th century house in Arreau, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées, is a remarkable example of Renaissance civil architecture. Its facade combines a hard stone base, typical of the commercial ground floor of the era, and two floors in wooden strips. The latter, in protruding thanks to corbellations, are adorned with stands and ties carved with lily flowers, royal or noble symbols, highlighting the prestige of the building.

Originally, the 16th century sled and crib windows were replaced by modern bays, partially altering its original appearance. Interior, on the other hand, has lost all traces of its historical configuration. The façade, the only part classified as Monument Historique by decree of 3 September 1912, nevertheless bears witness to constructive and decorative techniques specific to the period.

Located at 20 Grande Rue in Arreau, this house is part of a medieval and reborn urban fabric, reflecting the economic and artisanal activity of the city. Its state of conservation and location, considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 7/10), make it an accessible heritage, although its current use (visit, rental, or accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

The carved wooden panels, with their lily flower motifs, suggest an order linked to a local elite or an affluent corporation, although there are no documents explicitly mentioning its first owners. The building thus embodies both the architectural heritage and the social dynamics of Occitanie during the Renaissance.

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