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Origin and history

The house at 3 rue Barbatte in Poitiers is a civil building built in the 15th century. This monument is particularly well known for its portal, the only element protected and inscribed by ministerial decree in 1931. The building illustrates the medieval domestic architecture of the city, although little detailed information is available on its history or occupants.

The 15th century gate, classified as a Historical Monument, is the most notable architectural element of this house. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10), and the official address registered in the Merimée base corresponds to 3 rue Barbotte. Today, the building belongs to a private company, and its access to the public (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

Poitiers, historic town of Poitou, was in the Middle Ages an important commercial and intellectual crossroads in France. Medieval houses like this often served as housing for local merchants, artisans or notables. Their portal, a decorative and symbolic element, sometimes reflected the social status of the owner. However, no specific details of the occupants or the original function of this house are mentioned in the archives consulted.

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