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The House of the Courtade is a civil building located in Gaillac, Tarn, Occitanie region. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, it illustrates the architectural evolution of the period, mixing late medieval elements (such as broken arches) with more recent constructive techniques. Its rectangular plan and its three storeys, the last of which is in corbellation with a cross-shaped half-timber of Saint Andrew, make it a remarkable example of the urban habitat of the time. The brick facades and door openings, such as the moulded window of cellars, underline its functional and decorative character.

The entrance door, surmounted by a stone oculus, and the today walled broken arches suggest later modifications or traces of a primitive 15th century state. These details, combined with partial listing of historic monuments in 1971, demonstrate its heritage importance. The arrangement of the bricks in the half-timber, arranged horizontally, and the presence of a cross-meal on the first floor reflect local artisanal know-how, typical of the prosperous cities from the southwest to the Renaissance.

The building, protected for its facades and roofs, is part of the urban landscape of Gaillac, a city known for its winemaking history and its preserved architectural heritage. Its address, at 13 rue de la Courtade, and its proximity to the street of Anguille recall the medieval organization of the streets, often linked to craft or commercial activities. Although the sources do not specify its original use, its robust structure and developments suggest a residential function, perhaps associated with economic activity, common in the city centres of the time.

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