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Origin and history

The house in Cahors, in the Lot, is a building dating from the first half of the 16th century. It is distinguished by a carved stone medallion, integrated with its façade, representing a bearded man's head with a kind of turban. This architectural detail is an artistic testimony of the Renaissance, a period when stylistic influences were diversifying in France, especially in the southwest.

The windows overlooking the street were redone in the 19th century, partially changing the original appearance of the house. Despite these transformations, the 16th-century medallion was preserved and was officially protected: it was registered under the title of Historical Monuments by order of 3 November 1925. This inscription underlines its heritage and artistic importance.

The location of the house is specified in the Merimée base at the address 253 rue Nationale (formerly 53) in Cahors. Another source mentions an approximate address at 33 Rue Neuve des Badernes. These differences reflect the challenges of exact location of ancient monuments in the city centres, often redesigned over the centuries.

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