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Heritage classified

Origin and history

This building located in Brantôme in Périgord, classified as a Historical Monument, dates back to the 12th century. Although transformed in the 19th century, the house retains architectural elements from the 12th and 14th centuries, including a fireplace typical of the Dordogne region. These vestiges bear witness to his seniority and his adaptation to the needs of later times.

The protection of this monument relates specifically to street façades and corresponding roofs, including the fireplace. These elements were recorded by order of 5 November 1958, highlighting their heritage value. The precise location of the building is indicated as being at the intersection of Victor-Hugo and Gambetta streets, in the centre of Brantôme.

The house is part of a wider historical context, where medieval houses in Périgord were often used as housing for local artisans or merchants. In the 12th century, Brantôme, located near an influential Benedictine abbey, was a place of passage and trade. Subsequent transformations, like those of the 19th century, reflect the evolution of lifestyles and architectural needs, while preserving traces of the medieval past.

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