Origin of the Roque-Bouillac site XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Implementation of fortification associated with houses.
XVe siècle
Construction of houses
Construction of houses XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of certified construction for both houses.
2015
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 2015 (≈ 2015)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
registration by order of 29 december 2015
Origin and history
The two medieval houses of Livinhac-le-Haut, located in the Lot Valley, date from the 15th century and represent a rare example of civil architecture of this period. Their heritage interest lies in the conservation of a contemporary painted decor, as well as in their connection with the fortified site of Roque-Bouillac, established in the 11th century. These dwellings reflect the development of a medieval habitat subordinated to fortification, characteristic of this region.
The Roque-Bouillac site, studied in the framework of a recent research programme, is emblematic of the roca (fortifications) of the Lot Valley. These two houses, protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments since 2015, illustrate late medieval civil life. Their location in Livinhac-le-Haut, Aveyron, reinforces their historical value, in connection with human occupation and the social dynamics of the era.
The listing of these houses in 2015 underscores their importance for the understanding of 15th century domestic architecture in Occitanie. Their state of conservation, including painted decorations, offers a valuable insight into the techniques and lifestyles of this period. Although their precise location is approximate (note of 5/10), their official address is recorded as 1 Rue Camille Manheric, in the department of Aveyron.
