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The house at 3 rue des Foissants in Albi, in the Tarn department, is a building dating from the late 15th or early 16th century. It is distinguished by its brick arches, its tower of staircase also in brick screws, and a Gothic-style door. These architectural features reveal a transition between medieval and Renaissance styles, typical of this pivotal period. The presence of Romanesque apparatuses in the wall suggests a reuse of materials or a superimposition of styles, frequent in the urban buildings of the era.

Classified as a Historic Monument by order of 10 January 1928, this house specifically protects its arches, door and tower. These elements illustrate local craftsmanship and the influence of popular constructive techniques in southwestern France during the Renaissance. The exact address, 3 rue des Foissants, and its Insee code (81004) confirm its anchoring in the historic centre of Albi, a city marked by its brick heritage, as also evidenced by the Cathedral of Sainte-Cécile.

The location of the house, although specified by GPS coordinates, is assessed as poor (note 5/10) in the Merimée base, which may indicate minor uncertainties about its exact location. No information is available about its access to the public, its current vocation (housing, visit, etc.), or possible historical owners. Sources are limited to Monumentum data and internal archives, without reference to sponsors or events related to this building.

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