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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building at 8 Maziès Street in Albi is an emblematic example of 15th century civil architecture. Its wooden panel facade, consisting of a ground floor and three floors in corbellation, rests on a sandstone supported by the first floor sols. The stands, ground with carved bases, and the adorned sandstones testify to a refined craftsmanship. The brick filling and the windows kept at their original location reinforce its historic authenticity.

The structure has a strong roof projection, characteristic of medieval houses in the region. Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 28 January 1927, this building illustrates the preserved architectural heritage of Albi, marked by the influence of local constructive techniques and the use of wood and brick.

The location of the building, in the historic centre of Albi, reflects the medieval town planning, where half-timbered houses played a central role in everyday life. Their tight layout and their overhanging floors maximized space in a dense urban context, while providing weather protection with protruding roofs.

The accuracy of the current location is considered fair (note 5/10), with an approximate address indicated at 6 Married Street, although the official address remains 8 Maziès Street. This disparity highlights the challenges of historical mapping in ancient city centres, where street denominations have evolved over the centuries.

No information is available on the current use of the building (visit, rental, etc.), but its classification in 1927 attests to its heritage value. The sources mention only its status as a Historical Monument, without details of any restorations or contemporary adaptations.

The architectural style of this building, with its wooden panels and its corbellations, is part of a broader regional tradition, shared with other South-West cities such as Toulouse or Montauban. These techniques, combining wood and brick, were adapted to local resources and climatic needs, while meeting the aesthetic requirements of the medieval era.

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