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This house in Clermont-Ferrand is one of the few remains of the city's medieval urban fabric, partly destroyed by the 1490 earthquake. Its façade, probably dated from the 14th century, is distinguished by two carved heads adorning the headband of the first floor. Inside, a palier door preserves capitals and a carved tympanum, testimonies of its ancient origin. Subsequent changes, especially in the 18th century, incorporated an exceptional staircase, unique in the city.

The staircase, combining stone and wood, has straight flights suspended on a carrying silt, with pear-shaped balusters characteristic of the eighteenth century. The first two flights (first floor) are made of stone, with a wooden ramp with flat balusters, while the upper floors, made of wood, display a gauchi silt. This architectural element, dated from the 18th century, illustrates the evolution of construction techniques and the taste for monumental stairs at that time.

The house also underwent modifications in the 19th century, including front piercings, reflecting the successive adaptations of the building to the needs of the occupants. Ranked Historic Monument in 1988 for its facades, roofs and carved elements, it embodies both the resilience of the Clermont heritage after natural disasters and stylistic influences of the following centuries. Its staircase, protected, remains a remarkable example of the 18th century local craftsmanship.

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