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Origin and history

The building in Riom, built in the 16th century, is an architectural testimony of the Renaissance, although it incorporates Gothic stylistic elements. Its last window features a purely ornamental Gothic emplacement, while its stair turret, rare in civil architecture, is supported by an arch-button, a motif usually reserved for religious buildings. These particularities highlight a transition between medieval and modern times, typical of the constructions of this pivotal period.

The facades of the building, though old, have undergone transformations that have altered their original appearance. The interior courtyard, now extinct, was once a central space of the building, as evidenced by the still visible stair turret. This architectural vestige, located at 43-45 Gomot Street (formerly Mozat Street), was fully classified for the latter.

Riom, a dynamic city of Puy-de-Dôme in the 16th century, was a commercial and administrative hub in Auvergne. The buildings of that time often reflected the prosperity of local merchants or notables, mixing Renaissance influences and Gothic traditions. This building thus illustrates the social status of its owners, while embodying the artistic and technical developments of its time.

The location of the building, although documented (45 Hippolyte Gomot Street), remains approximate according to available sources, with a cartographic accuracy considered poor. Its current state and accessibility (visit, rental) are not specified, but its heritage inscription makes it a key element of the riomois heritage, like other monuments of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

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