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The House De Curti, located in Belpech in the department of Aude, is considered one of the oldest medieval houses in the region, dating from the fourteenth century. Its facade, made of cut stone, features a regular apparatus and retains remarkable Gothic elements, including two trilobed windows divided by shingles decorated with capitals. These bays, surmounted by trilobed arches, illustrate the architectural know-how of the time. The entrance door bears the coat of arms of William of Curti, a historical figure linked to the building, who was bishop of Nîmes in 1337 and then cardinal in 1338.

One of the three original windows was moved to the sacristy of the local parish church, testifying to the transformations of the building over the centuries. The house was listed in the inventory of historical monuments by order of 17 February 1926, thus recognizing its heritage value. Its current location, at 23 Tournefeuille Street, makes it a central part of Belpech's built heritage, in the former Languedoc-Roussillon region (now Occitanie).

The architectural features of De Curti House, such as its Gothic windows and its episcopal coat of arms, suggest a link with the religious or aristocratic elite of the time. The building, although partially modified, remains a significant example of medieval urban habitat in Oc. Its state of conservation and precise location (Insee code 11033) make it a subject of study for historians of late Middle Ages civil architecture.

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