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The building in Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne, dates from the first half of the 16th century. This building is distinguished by its Renaissance gate, adorned with triangular pediment and period woodwork, characteristic of Renaissance civil architecture in Périgord. It bears witness to the urban and artistic development of Sarlat, a prosperous city at this time thanks to its role as a commercial and judicial hub.

The portal, located 9 rue Montaigne (formerly rue de l'Ancienne-Poste), was registered in the Historical Monuments by order of 23 August 1946 for its heritage value. This type of architectural element, typical of bourgeois or noble residences of the Renaissance, reflects the influence of Italian models broadcast in France in the sixteenth century. Approximate location, noted as "passible" (level 5/10), suggests partial site identification in geographic databases.

Sarlat-la-Canéda, integrated into the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region (formerly Aquitaine), was at that time a dynamic centre where artisans, merchants and members of the nobility of dress lived. Buildings like this often served as residences for affluent families or places linked to local government. Their preservation today offers an overview of the urban planning and way of life of the provincial elites under Francis I and Henry II.

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