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Origin and history

The "Gothic house" of Saint-Émilion, listed as a Historic Monument, has a structure mainly built in the 15th century, including its tower and left façade. This old part, on the ground floor, had four large broken arches, probably supported by lamp-like asses, while the first and second floors were pierced with geminied and trilobed bays, characteristic of the flamboyant Gothic style. The ensemble rests on vaulted cellars of medieval architecture, showing typical construction techniques of this time.

The right part of the façade, built in separate apparatus, dates from the 16th century, marking a later extension or modification. Subsequent interior and exterior arrangements, such as the access staircase, the entrance door and the current bays, were made in the 18th and 19th centuries, adapting the home to the needs and tastes of these periods. Only the two medieval facades and their roofs have been protected since the registration decree of 6 April 1988, highlighting their heritage value.

Located at the 1st dead end of the Groulette, this house embodies the architectural evolution of urban housing between the Middle Ages and the modern era. Its location in the historic heart of Saint-Émilion, a city renowned for its wine and medieval heritage, reinforces its interest. The successive transformations reflect both practical needs (access, light) and stylistic influences, while maintaining remarkable Gothic elements such as trilobed bays.

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