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Origin and history

The building at 28 rue de Cahors in Sarlat-la-Canéda is an 18th century house, representative of the local architectural style. The main building, flanked by two wings in return for square, is distinguished by its Louis XV gate decorated with decorative motifs (ves, shells) and framed with flat pillars. The latter are surmounted by Greek volutes and firepots, characteristic elements of the decorative art of the time.

The façade and roofs, as well as the gate, were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 4 December 1945. This classification underscores the heritage value of the building, particularly for its regional style and preserved architectural details. The exact address, confirmed by the Mérimée base, places the monument in the historic center of Sarlat, a city known for its medieval and classical heritage.

Available descriptions also mention a protruding cornice and a neat decoration, reflecting the influence of 18th-century artistic currents in Périgord. Although the sources do not specify the original use of the building, its style suggests a bourgeois residence or a residence of notable, typical in the prosperous cities of the region at that time.

The approximate GPS location (Alberic Cahuet Street) and the official address (Cahors Street) indicate a possible confusion or evolution of the urban route. The accuracy of the location is estimated at 5/10 based on available data, suggesting adjustments necessary for an accurate site identification.

No information is provided on the opening to the public, any tourist vocation or related services (visits, accommodation). The sources are limited to architectural and administrative aspects, without mentioning the historical owners or subsequent changes of the building.

The department of the Dordogne (24), where Sarlat-la-Canéda is located, is rich in built heritage of the 17th and 18th centuries, a period marked by the reconstruction and beautification of the cities after the disturbances of the wars of Religion. The houses of this time often bear witness to the renewed prosperity, mixing local influences and national styles like Louis XV.

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