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Origin and history

The building in Auvillar, Tarn-et-Garonne, is part of a remarkable architectural complex of the 17th and 18th centuries. It integrates into the triangular square surrounding the hall, a typical example of the gascon urban planning of that time. The arcade facades, characteristic of the region, reflect the importance of local trade, especially around covered markets such as the Grain Hall.

The square of Auvillar, with its arcade houses and its hall, forms a coherent set classified Historic Monument since 1946. The facades and roofs of this building, protected by decree, testify to the architectural harmony sought in Occitan rural villages. The hall, an economic and social centre, served as a gathering place for the peasants and merchants of the region, stressing the central role of these spaces in community life.

The triangular plan of the square, rare and emblematic, reinforces the originality of the site. Local materials, such as brick and wood, dominate construction, typical of gasconic architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries. This set, although partially documented, remains a valuable testimony to the urban and rural traditions of pre-industrial Occitanie.

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