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The building at 4 Landry Street in Sarlat-la-Canéda is a historic monument consisting of two bodies of adjoining houses, constituting an urban island. Its construction, dated from the 15th and 16th centuries, reflects the architectural techniques of the period, with small stone walls and stone-cut links at corners and around windows. This type of building illustrates the evolution of civilian housing in a prosperous medieval city, marked by trade and crafts.

Ranked as a Historic Monument, the building was partially protected by decree of 19 November 1976, covering its facades and roofs. This official recognition underscores its heritage importance in the historic centre of Sarlat, a city known for its rich architectural heritage. The location, although specified by an exact address, enjoys an estimated to passable geographical reliability (note 5/10), depending on the available data.

The building is part of an urban context where stone construction dominates, reflecting the richness of local materials and the know-how of the master masons of the region. At that time Sarlat-la-Canéda, then in Périgord, was an economic and religious crossroads, attracting merchants and pilgrims. Buildings such as this were used as housing, workshops or storage facilities, playing a central role in everyday life.

No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, accommodation), or on any historic owners or sponsors. The sources are limited to architectural descriptions and the mention of its protection, without details of the occupants or major transformations experienced over the centuries.

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