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Origin and history

The house on Rue des Grandes-Boucheries in Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val is a remarkable example of medieval civil architecture dating from the late 13th or early 14th century. Its structure combines a ground floor and a first floor in masonry, while the second floor, in pan-de-bois, was later receded, leaving apparent the original support columns. This hybrid arrangement illustrates the constructive techniques of the time, combining strength and lightness.

The facade is distinguished by three ogival arcades on the ground floor, initially opened to house shops, reflecting an ancient commercial vocation. The first floor has four geminied berries with finely carved columns of floral motifs, while juvenile heads emerge between foliage rinsels at the beginning of the arches. These decorative elements, typical of the Southern Gothic, emphasize the care taken to ornamentation, even for a building for mixed use (housing and commerce).

Later developments, including the 15th and 16th century hinge, added a monumental chimney, while the second floor was closed by a wood pan probably in the 17th century. These successive changes reflect the adaptation of the building to the changing needs of its occupants, while preserving traces of earlier times. The façade, classified as a Historic Monument in 1925, remains the main protected element, offering an overview of architectural evolution over centuries.

The location of this house in the historic centre of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, a prosperous medieval city thanks to trade and crafts, reinforces its heritage interest. The name of the street, Grandes-Boucheries, also evokes past economic activity, where shops and houses coexisted closely. This monument thus embodies both local urban history and the constructive know-how of medieval Occitanie.

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