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Origin and history

The building of Auvillar is part of a remarkable architectural complex, centered around the triangular square and its hall. This site, characteristic of the gasconic architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries, is distinguished by its arcade houses, forming a harmonious and historical urban space. The square, with its grain hall, reflects the social and economic organization of the time, where these spaces served as a forum for exchange and gathering for the local community.

The hall and surrounding buildings, including this building, were recognized for their heritage value, with partial protection of facades and roofs by a registration order in 1946. This ranking underlines the importance of this site as a testimony to the urban planning and civil architecture of the Occitanie region, then integrated into the former province of Gascony. The precise location, Place de la Halle-aux-Grains, confirms its central role in the life of the village.

Available data indicate that the accuracy of the location is considered fair, with an address confirmed by the Merimée archives. Although little detail is provided on contemporary uses (visit, accommodation), the building remains a key part of Auvillar's built heritage, illustrating the transition between the 17th and 18th centuries in an area marked by its Gasconic architectural identity.

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