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Origin and history

The building of Auvillar is part of a remarkable architectural complex, centered around the triangular square of the grain hall. This site, with its arcade houses, is an emblematic example of gascon urban planning in the 17th and 18th centuries. The square, lined with buildings with harmonized facades, reflects the importance of the halls as a place of commerce and assembly in the bastides of the South-West.

The hall and its surroundings, of which this building is part, were protected for their heritage value since 1946, with an inscription covering facades and roofs. This classification underscores the architectural consistency of the site, where commercial and residential functions are combined. The square, with its atypical triangular plan, reflects local adaptations to the topographical constraints and community needs of the modern era.

Auvillar, located in the present Tarn-et-Garonne, was then a commercial crossroads between the Agenes and the Quercy. The halls, like this one, played a central role in the rural economy, welcoming markets and fairs. The surrounding arcade houses, often with floors dedicated to storage or housing, illustrate this functional duality. Their preservation offers an overview of lifestyles and exchanges in Occitanie before the Industrial Revolution.

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