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Origin and history

This house in Toulouse, in the Occitanie region, dates from the 4th quarter of the 15th century, although the current building dates back to the middle of the 19th century. Its heritage interest lies mainly in a niche built at the corner of the building, housing a statuette of Saint-Pierre 1.20 metres high, surmounted by a dais. This element, classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 13 July 1932, bears witness to a common practice of re-employment or relocation of older elements in more recent constructions. The niche could come from a wall of the old medieval house, integrated or reconstructed during the 19th century reconstruction.

The house is located at 30 rue des Changes, in the historic centre of Toulouse, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximate address at 1 Rue Lafayette. This disparity illustrates the frequent geolocalized uncertainties for ancient monuments, especially when their structure has been partially remodelled. The statuette of Saint Peter, the only protected element, emphasizes the religious and symbolic importance of this type of ornamentation in Toulouse architecture, often linked to local devotions or to marks of public piety.

The building does not appear open to visit, and no information is available on its current use (housing, commerce, etc.). Its classification relates exclusively to the niche and statuette, reflecting a heritage approach focused on remarkable elements rather than on the whole construction. Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its status as a Historical Monument, without specifying any other architectural or historical details about the house itself.

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