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The hotel of Issala, located in Cahors in the Lot, is a historical monument whose entrance gate, dated from the 15th century, constitutes the most notable protected element. This door, made of clinging lintel, is framed by a rustic boudin forming a gable decorated with a shield supported by two angels. The whole is surrounded by a carved band, while two animals appear in bas-relief under the shield. The details of the shield and the characters are now masked by successive layers of badigeon. This door gives access to a rotating staircase, typical of medieval civil architecture.

The building was partially classified as Historical Monument by order of 26 October 1925, specifically for its 15th century gate. The official address, according to the Merimée base, is 83 rue du Docteur-Bergougnoux (formerly 21) in Cahors, although GPS coordinates suggest a location close to 146 Rue Nationale. The accuracy of this location is estimated as "passible" (note 5/10). No information is available on opening to the public, possible room rental or services such as guest rooms.

The door of the Hotel d的Issala illustrates the flamboyant Gothic style, running in southwestern France at the end of the Middle Ages. The carved motifs, such as angels and animals, reflect the influence of local workshops specializing in the decoration of civil and religious buildings. The use of the badigeon, which was frequent at the time, was intended to protect and embellish the facades, although it has obliterated some of the original details here. The rotating staircase, on the other hand, testifies to medieval construction techniques, optimizing space in urban private hotels.

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