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Origin and history

The covered corner house, located in the 12 place des Cornières in Monpazier, is an emblematic building of this bastide founded in the 13th century. This type of construction, with its gallery covered on the ground floor, was common in new medieval cities to house merchants and artisans. The façade and gallery were protected by a classification under the Historic Monuments in 1904, highlighting their heritage value.

Monpazier, like other southwestern bastides, was organized around a central square lined with arcade houses. These covered galleries served as both places of commerce and weather protection, reflecting active urban life. The architecture of this house illustrates the economic and social role of the bastides, designed to foster exchanges and community cohesion.

The 1904 classification refers specifically to the facade and covered gallery (cadastre section A, plot 305), marking an early recognition of their historical interest. No additional information is available on owners, architects or specific events related to this building, but its current state is evidence of the preservation of the bastide heritage in New Aquitaine.

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