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The demarcation pyramid of Guyenne and Languedoc in Noah is an historic monument erected in the 17th century to materialize the border between these two provinces. On a stone base resting on three steps, rises a pyramid with four faces, surmounted by a ball and an iron needle. This type of obelisk was used by the states of Languedoc to define their territory with that of Guyenne.

Originally located on the edge of the Moroncazal road, the pyramid was moved during the construction of the RN 117 motorway, to be installed in the town of Noah. This displacement allowed its preservation while integrating it into a modern road context. The building, owned by the commune, was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 2 February 2010.

Obelisks such as Noah's illustrated the tensions and administrative needs for delimitation between provinces under the Old Regime. Their presence also reflected a desire to symbolically mark the territories, often causing tax or legal conflicts. Today, this monument remains a rare testimony of these historical practices, accessible from the road from Toulouse to Noah.

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