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The Barry House is a former hotel built in the 18th century by the Barry family, located in Lévignac in Haute-Garonne. This brick building, characteristic of the Toulouse architecture, consists of two floors and a small forebody with a doric door. Inside, the vestibule features an ionic stucco prescription, while the large living room and playroom are decorated with stucco and paintings. The ensemble reflects the refined style of the time, linked to the influence of the Du Barry family, notably Jeanne Bécu, who became Countess of Barry and favorite of Louis XV after his marriage with Guillaume Dubarry, brother of Jean-Baptiste Dubarry.

In the 19th century, two lateral wings were added in a neo-Gothic troubadour style, partially changing the original appearance of the hotel. The property, still private, was classified as a historic monument in 1980 for its facades, roofs, neo-Gothic wings, vestibule, living room and playroom with their decor. His history is closely linked to Jeanne Bécu's social ascent, whose marriage with Guillaume Dubarry allowed him to enter the court of Louis XV. Today, the house illustrates both the Toulouse architectural heritage and the fascists of the Old Regime.

The protected elements include facades, roofs, two neo-Gothic wings with their gallery, as well as the vestibule, living room and playroom, all classified by order of 6 March 1980. The residence, located on 30 Avenue de la République in Lévignac, remains a testament to the influence of local elites and their taste for eclectic architectural styles, mixing 18th-century classicism and 19th-century romanticism.

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