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Origin and history

The house at 29 rue du Quatre-Septembre in Brioude is a 15th century building, classified as a historical monument. It once belonged to the Counts of Brioude until the end of the Ancien Régime. Its facade on street and its interior wall, adorned with a 16th century wall painting depicting the Annunciation, have been inscribed since 1963. These architectural elements, such as the third-point voussure and the octagonal tower, suggest an origin related to the chapter of the collegiate Saint-Julien, although no documentary evidence confirms this.

Since the 1980s, the hotel, completely renovated and owned by the city of Brioude, houses the Hotel de la Dentelle. This centre, founded at the initiative of Odette Arpin, values the lace of Puy, a local know-how that has become art. Four Best Workers of France teach the so-called Cluny technique, combining tradition and contemporary creation. The venue includes exhibition rooms, a workshop, a training centre and a specialized shop.

The building thus combines architectural and artisanal heritage. The fresco of the Annunciation, the Gothic windows and the octagonal tower bear witness to its medieval history, while its present vocation perpetuates a regional textile heritage. The exhibitions present ancient pieces (over 150 years) and modern works, illustrating the evolution of lace throughout the centuries.

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