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The House Hurgon, also known as the Rodier House, is a historic residence located in Murat, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Dating mainly from the 16th century, it presents a Renaissance architectural style, with characteristic elements such as a basket handle bay on the ground floor and Renaissance-framed windows on the upper floors. It is considered to have been Murat's consular home, stressing its importance in local history.

The back façade of the Rodier House reveals a circular staircase tower, with a mulled room door topped by a span of three windows. The original door is decorated with a shield with wooded coats of arms, and its vantail is clotted with a grill. These architectural details bear witness to the historic and artistic richness of the building, which was listed as historical monuments by order of 17 September 2007.

Located at 28-30 rue du Bon-Secours and 13 rue Saint-Jean-de-l'Hôpital, the House Hurgon is now a private property. Its inscription as historical monument covers the entire house, including the rooms of the first and second floors with their fireplaces and woodwork. This status protects a remarkable architectural heritage, reflecting the history and know-how of the 15th, 16th and 18th century artisans.

The House Hurgon illustrates the architectural evolution of Murat, a municipality of Cantal marked by its medieval and reborn past. Consular houses, like this one, played a central role in the administrative and social life of cities at that time, serving as a meeting place for consuls, responsible for urban management. This type of building thus symbolizes the political and economic organization of the cities over the past centuries.

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