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Origin and history

The house of Doctor Sentex, located in Saint-Sever in the Landes, is a 4th quarter of the 19th century building with Gallo-Roman mosaics of the 4th century. These mosaics, discovered in 1870 during roadworks at the place called Le Gleyzia, come from the Gallo-Roman villa of Gleyzia d'Augreilh. Léopold Capdeville, an alderman of Dr.Sentex, acquires them to integrate them into the pavement of the ground floor of his property, in 9 Place de Verdun.

The mosaics, characteristic of the southern Roman Aquitaine, are distinguished by their geometric composition, their centered decorations and their polychromy. Today, they suffer from deteriorations (slips, dislocation of borders, saltpeter) making them non-presentable to the public. Their preservation requires urgent intervention, and the current owner, Christine Moistry, is looking for patrons to save this heritage.

The house also offers an exhibition of faiences of Samadet and a collection of medical equipment. Registered as a historical monument since 2004, it is open to visit all year round in partnership with the Tourist Office. This site illustrates the fusion between ancient heritage and 19th century architecture, while highlighting the conservation challenges of Gallo-Roman mosaics.

Future

The Gallo-Roman house and mosaics contained therein are listed as historical monuments by order of 8 July 2004.

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