Presumed initial construction 1476-1479 (≈ 1478)
Dendrochronology on wood used.
1946
Protection of facades and roofs
Protection of facades and roofs 1946 (≈ 1946)
Registration by ministerial decree.
1978
Incorrect initial investigation
Incorrect initial investigation 1978 (≈ 1978)
Initial dating in the 16th century.
2011
Dendrochronological analyses
Dendrochronological analyses 2011 (≈ 2011)
Revision of initial dating.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (cad. 612 473): inscription by order of 30 April 1946
Origin and history
The buildings of Auvillar constitute a remarkable architectural complex located around the central hall, on an atypical triangular square. These arcade houses, characteristic of Gascon architecture, illustrate the styles of the 17th and 18th centuries. Their arrangement creates a unique urban harmony, combining commercial and residential functions in a preserved historical setting.
The initial dating of these buildings dates back to the 16th century in a 1978 survey. However, dendrochronological analyses conducted in 2011 revealed that trees used for their construction were slaughtered between 1476 and 1479. These results suggest that houses may date from this period, although later modifications may have occurred in the 17th and 18th centuries, as evidenced by their facades and roofs protected by decree in 1946.
The square of Auvillar, with its hall and arcades, reflects the importance of markets and exchanges in local life during the Old Regime. These spaces served as a meeting place for the inhabitants, combining economic and social activities. The ensemble, classified as Historical Monument, thus embodies both the built heritage and the traditional way of life of pre-industrial Occitanie.
