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Origin and history

The Narbonne building, located on the former island of Saint-Hilaire, occupies a historically marked location. Around 1780 he housed Mr. Mengaud's stable, an adviser to the Court of Aids. This building succeeds a tin potter house attested in 1696, suggesting a gradual urban transformation. The current portals, supported by Tuscan wooden columns, could be vestiges of the old cavalier courtyard, bearing witness to the architectural evolution of the site.

The newer building gate is decorated with a flyer sign, a rare element probably dating back to the mid-19th century. This lintel bears a sculpted representation of an oval lightning loaded with clusters of grapes and vine leaves, perhaps reflecting a local wine-growing activity. The building was partially protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1946, specifically covering the lintel and the courtyard porch.

The official address, 3 rue Lamourguier, places the building in a central district of Narbonne, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximate location on Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny. This disparity illustrates the challenges of geographical precision for ancient monuments. The building, although not open to the public, retains a heritage value linked to its urban history and architectural details characteristic of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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