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The House of Chanoes in Embrun, built in the first half of the 13th century, is a remarkable example of civil Romanesque architecture. This building, located opposite the Cathedral of Notre-Dame du Réal, is distinguished by its facade decorated with twin windows and a carved relief representing a lion devouring a goat. Inside, a rare 13th century cassette deck and frescoes dated 1513 testify to its rich artistic and religious background.

As early as the 14th century, the house served as a residence for the canons responsible for administering the Archdiocese of Embrun. During the French Revolution, the property was confiscated as a national property and then sold at auction. Ranked a historic monument in 1988, it now houses the city's museum, preserving its medieval heritage and exceptional interior decorations.

The building also illustrates the social transformations associated with secularization: first place of ecclesiastical power, it became a secular heritage symbol. Its ongoing restoration aims to highlight its protected elements, including the facade and wall paintings, while strengthening its contemporary cultural function.

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