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Origin and history

The building located in Montpellier, between 9 rue Poitevine and 23 rue de la Valfère, has its origins between the late 14th and early 15th centuries. Its original Gothic-style structure is characterized by elements such as geminated bays and third-point arches, partially preserved despite subsequent transformations. The building is organized on four levels served by cellars, reflecting a vertical organization typical of medieval urban buildings.

The present façade, mostly dated from the 17th century, underwent significant changes in the 18th and 19th centuries. Among these changes, the 19th century stairwell, built around a rectangular central core, replaced parts of primitive Gothic architecture. This staircase, accessible by a narrow corridor, includes straight flights with intermediate bearings, to the detriment of original painted decorations — still visible on the first and second floors.

The interior decorations, both geometric and historical, bear witness to the artistic richness of the medieval era, although their present state is the result of alterations related to the later redevelopments. The building, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 11 October 1984 (cadastre HS 188), thus illustrates Montpellier's architectural evolution, between Gothic heritage and classical adaptations. The accuracy of its location is considered fair (note 5/10), according to available data.

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