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Origin and history

The building at 8 rue du Consulate in Aurillac, Cantal, is an 18th century architectural testimony. It is distinguished by its moulure oak door, composed of two vantals opening through the middle, framed by a doric structure. Two pilasters support an entanglement adorned with triglyphs, while the key to the plate is finely carved. This element, typical of the classical style of the period, reflects the craftsmanship and aesthetic influences of the period.

The gate to this building was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 30 April 1946, highlighting its heritage value. Although the sources do not specify the original use of the building, its architecture suggests a prestigious building, probably linked to a residential or administrative function in the urban context of Aurillac in the Enlightenment century. The location on the street of the Consulate, the historic road of the city, reinforces its importance in the urban fabric.

Available data indicate a "passable" location accuracy (note 5/10), with an address confirmed by the Merimée database and approximate GPS coordinates. No information is provided on the current accessibility of the site, whether visit, rental or accommodation. Sources are limited to Monumentum references and internal archives, without further details on the owners or subsequent alterations of the building.

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