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The 15th century house in Salers is a typical example of medieval civil architecture. It is distinguished by its structure divided into two main floors and a floor of attices, crossed by a polygonal tower housing a stone staircase with full core. The entrance door, in Gothic style, features a tympanum decorated with a carved motif between the arches and the straight mulled lintel. The carpentry, composed of diamond panels and rectangles, as well as the panelling of the top floor, bear witness to a neat craftsmanship. On the side façade, a banner separates the ground floor from the upper floors, while two arches in basket handle add to its distinctive architectural character.

The house was partially protected by a decree of 29 June 1951, specifically covering its facade, roof and carpentry of doors and windows. These elements, listed as Historic Monuments, underline its heritage importance. Located in Tyssandier-d'Escous, its location in the heart of Salers, medieval village of Cantal, strengthens its anchor in the urban and architectural history of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Although information about its original use or its historical occupants is lacking, the house illustrates construction techniques and decorative styles in the 15th century in this region. Its stone staircase and Gothic details reflect a period when civil architecture incorporated defensive and aesthetic elements, typical of the prosperous villages of the time.

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