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The building in Auvillar, Tarn-et-Garonne, is part of a remarkable architectural complex of the 17th and 18th centuries. It is part of the triangular square surrounding the grain hall, typical of the gascon urbanism of that time. The arcade facades, characteristic of the region, reflect a period of prosperity in which central squares served as an economic and social centre for markets and trade.

The hall and the surrounding houses, including this building, were protected for their heritage value, with a partial inscription (facades and roofs) since 1946. This site embodies the heritage of the bastides and marketplaces of the South-West, where civil architecture blended with commercial activities. The location in Auvillar, a village classified among the most beautiful villages in France, reinforces its historical and tourist importance.

Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, highlight the rarity of this triangular plan and its state of conservation, despite a GPS location deemed fair (note 5/10). The official address, Place de la Halle-aux-Grains, confirms its anchoring in the medieval and modern urban fabric. No information is provided on original owners or artisans involved in its construction.

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