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Origin and history

The house at 7 Rue des Armes in Sarlat-la-Canéda is an emblematic building of medieval civil architecture in the region. Built in the 15th century, it bears witness to the urban heritage of this period, marked by half-timbered houses and vaulted passages typical of the merchant towns of Périgord Noir. Its facades and roofs, as well as its vaulted passage, were protected by a registration order in 1944, highlighting their historical and architectural value.

The location of this monument, in the historic centre of Sarlat-la-Canéda, reflects the importance of this city as a commercial and cultural crossroads in the Middle Ages. The Dordogne, then integrated into the Aquitaine region (now New Aquitaine), was a dynamic area where economic and artisanal exchanges structured daily life. Houses like this often served as places of commerce, housing or crafts, illustrating the central role of the towns in the medieval social organization.

The inscription of the house as a historical monument in 1944 preserved remarkable architectural elements, such as the vaulted passage, characteristic of the urban buildings of the period. This type of crossing made it possible to connect private or public spaces while sheltering pedestrians, a practical solution in cities with narrow alleys. Today, this monument remains a tangible testimony to the urban history of Sarlat and its evolution throughout the centuries.

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