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The Old House of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne is a corner building built between the 14th and 15th centuries, representing a remarkable example of medieval civil architecture in Corrèze. This ground floor building and one floor are characterized by ogival hanger openings, a large balcony supported by consoles on the first floor, and long-paned attices covering the whole. A dovecote, typical of the rural buildings of the time, is located on the corner of the house. The flat tile cover reinforces its historical authenticity.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 22 August 1949, this house illustrates the built heritage of the Limousin region (now New Aquitaine). Its official address, Place du Monturu and rue de la Trémoulière, as well as its approximate location at 22 rue de la Chapelle, confirm its anchoring in the historic centre of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne. Property of an association, its state of conservation and current use (visit, rental, or guest rooms) are not specified in the available sources. The accuracy of its geographical location is assessed as satisfactory a priori (level 6/10).

The architectural elements of the Old House, such as the warheads and the balcony, reflect popular construction techniques in the 14th and 15th centuries in southwestern France. These periods marked a transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where bourgeois or artisanal houses incorporated decorative details while maintaining a utilitarian function. The pigeon tree, often associated with seigneurial privileges or agricultural activity, highlights the link between urban habitat and rural practices of the time.

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