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Origin and history

The Hotel de Royère is an iconic monument located in Sarlat-la-Canéda, in the Dordogne department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Built in the 15th century, it is a typical example of the late medieval civil architecture of this region. Its facades on streets and roofs were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 17 April 1944, thus underlining its heritage importance.

In the 15th century, Sarlat-la-Canéda was a dynamic city with an economy based on trade, crafts and agriculture. Private hotels, like that of Royère, reflected the prosperity of local bourgeois or aristocratic families. These buildings served as both a residence and a symbol of social status, while contributing to the beautification of the urban fabric.

The location of the Hotel de Royère, on the Place de la Liberté, reinforces its role in the public life of the city. At that time, the central squares were places of assembly, market and exchange, where economic and social activities intersected. The architecture of the hotel, with its facades opening onto the street, bears witness to this integration into the daily life of the city.

The protections granted in 1944 were designed to preserve the most representative elements of the building, including its facades and roofs. These measures were part of a broader desire to safeguard the French architectural heritage, particularly rich in Dordogne, a region marked by its medieval and reborn history.

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