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The Dugas building, located in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort in the Gard, is a Renaissance house whose architecture and interior elements bear witness to a remarkable heritage. Listed as historical monuments in 1941, it is distinguished by two monumental carved chimneys and two doortops, protected by ministerial decree. These decorative elements, although remarkable, have not been studied thoroughly to date, leaving their history and symbolism partially unknown.

The house now houses the Dugas Foundation as well as the Roure-Sarran Library, which gives it a dual cultural and heritage vocation. Located at 36 Cours Gambetta, its central location in the commune makes it an emblematic place, although the available sources do not specify its original use or its sponsor. The building thus illustrates the Renaissance architectural heritage in southern France, while remaining partially mysterious.

The rare bibliographic references, such as Georges Mabille Les Vocations d'une maison Renaissance (1985), evoke its local importance without providing exhaustive historical details. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "passible" (level 5/10), and its official address, recorded in the Merimée base, confirms its anchoring in the city centre. No information is available on its current accessibility or possible tourist functions.

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