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Origin and history

The Maury-Rigaud house, located on the Grande-Place of Alet-les-Bains, dates from the first half of the 17th century. Its main façade, on the foreground, features remodeled arcades, probably after 1683, as well as a spear window decorated with nets typical of this period. These stylistic elements suggest significant construction or renovation during the 17th century, without excluding traces of earlier developments.

The side façades, overlooking Rue Lamoureux, feature a stone corbellation supported by triple crows, a possible vestige of an old overhanging structure. Above a door in the middle of a hanger, a carved stone block bears traces of coat of arms, evoking royal symbols on public buildings before 1650. This detail could be linked to the judicial function of the building, before the transfer of institutions on Rue du Roumanou.

Ranked a Historic Monument in 1948 for its facades and roofs, the house illustrates the architectural and urban evolution of Alet-les-Bains, marked by successive renovations. The absence of specific sources on its first occupants or sponsors limits the knowledge of its social history, but its style reflects the influence of the regional civil models of the modern era.

The location of the house, between the central square and Rue Lamoureux, highlights its integration into the medieval and modern urban fabric. Changes to arcades and openings are evidence of functional or aesthetic adaptations, possibly linked to changes in usage or ownership over the centuries.

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