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The house called Jeanne d'Albret, located in Tartas in the Landes, is a historical monument built during the first half of the seventeenth century. It served as a residence for the lieutenants-general of the Sénéchalite of Tartas during the reign of Louis XIII. Its architecture adopts an L-shaped plan, typical of the period, and houses on the ground floor a vaulted room decorated with murals. These elements reflect the high social status of its occupants, linked to the local royal administration.

In the 19th century, the house underwent modifications, partially altering its original appearance. Despite these transformations, it retains significant traces of its past, such as the painted decorations of the vaulted room. Listed in the Historical Monuments by order of 20 September 1996, the house is now divided between communal and private property. Its location, at 47 Rue Pascal Duprat, makes it an architectural and historical testimony of the region.

Tartas, a judicial and administrative institution under the former regime, played a central role in the territorial organisation. The lieutenant generals, senior royal officials, resided there to perform their duties, which explains the importance of this residence. The wall paintings and the L structure illustrate both the fascist associated with their rank and the stylistic influences of the Louis XIII era, marked by an emerging classicism.

The location of the house, specified with satisfactory reliability (note 7/10), is documented in the Merimée database under Insee code 40313. Although elements such as its openness to the public or its current vocation (rental, visit) are not detailed, its listing as Historic Monuments in 1996 underscores its heritage value. Available sources, including Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected cultural property.

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