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The building located in Auvillar, Tarn-et-Garonne, is part of an iconic architectural ensemble of the 17th and 18th centuries. It is part of the triangular square surrounding the grain hall, characteristic of the gascon urbanism of that time. The arcade houses, typical of the region, form a harmonious setting around this central space, reflecting local commercial and social practices.

The hall and adjacent buildings, including this building, were protected for their heritage value, with a partial inscription (facade and roof) since 1946. This site illustrates the adaptation of vernacular architecture to economic needs, including grain trade, in a region with high agricultural activity. The square, with its unusual triangular plan, also bears witness to the topographical and cultural characteristics of medieval and modern Occitanie.

No specific information is available on the sponsors or craftsmen involved in the construction. However, the architectural ensemble suggests a collective organization of public space, where the hall served as a gathering and exchange place for residents and merchants of passage. This type of urban configuration, common in Gascony, aimed to facilitate transactions while structuring community life around a central point.

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