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The Muret Hotel, located at 12 rue du Consulate and 11 rue du Temple in Limoges, Upper Vienna, is a rare example of an urban mansion that has preserved 13th century elements, including geminied windows in the west wing. This building, owned by notables, royal officers or wealthy traders, reflects the architectural evolution of the city over the centuries.

In the 16th century, a wooden staircase and a loggia were added to the west wing, while a two-storey gallery, supported by doric columns in granite and corinthian wood, structure the east wing. These developments demonstrate the influence of Renaissance styles on limo houses, combining stone and wood, typical materials of the region.

The 18th century marked a major reconstruction of the south wing, in square, as well as internal transformations (woodworks, chimneys) in the north wing. The vaulted cellars, extended under the building, recall the mixed use (housing and storage) of private hotels. Ranked a Historic Monument in 2012, the ensemble maintains an inner courtyard accessible by two street façades, characteristic of the aristocratic houses of the city centre.

Today private property, the Muret Hotel illustrates the social stratification of Limoges, where bourgeoisie and nobility lived in enclosed urban spaces. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments highlights its heritage value, both medieval, reborn and classical.

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