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The House Rigal, located in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, is a historical monument rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries on vestiges of the 13th and 14th centuries. It features a hybrid architecture, mixing medieval elements with classic additions such as a walk-in staircase tower and a Louis XIII style entrance door. Its corner dovecote, its wooden consoles, and its wooden panel gallery with exposed bricks fill demonstrate a variety of constructive techniques.

The house belonged to Beaulieu's first justice of the peace at the end of the 18th century, highlighting its importance in local history. Its protruding bell tower, its square stone pillars forming a loggia on the garden side, and its façade inscribed in the Historical Monuments since 1949 make it a remarkable example of the region's civil heritage. Architectural details, such as the gallery on the second floor, reflect the evolution of tastes and residential needs between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

The exact address, 2 rue Fachadour, and its Insee code (19019) place it in the department of Corrèze, in New Aquitaine. Although its GPS location is approximate, the house remains a historical and architectural landmark, illustrating the mix of eras and styles in the Limousin. Its partial inscription (facade and roof) in 1949 protects key elements of its heritage identity.

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