Construction of building XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of initial construction documented.
12 décembre 1936
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 12 décembre 1936 (≈ 1936)
Registration of the stone staircase.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The stone staircase on a rectangular plane with columns and crawling arches: inscription by decree of 12 December 1936
Origin and history
The building at 8 rue de la Wisdom in Périgueux dates from the 16th century. This building, typical of Renaissance civil architecture, is distinguished by its stone staircase, built on a rectangular plane. This staircase, adorned with crawling columns and arches, constitutes the protected element of the monument, testifying to the know-how of the artisans of the time.
Filed by order of 12 December 1936, this building illustrates the urban heritage of Périgueux, a city marked by a rich history in the Dordogne. Although information on its original use or occupants is missing from the sources, its staircase remains a notable example of Renaissance home architecture in New Aquitaine.
The location of the building, in the historical centre of Périgueux, suggests its integration into a medieval and reborn urban fabric. The Rue de la Wisdom, mentioned in the archives, reflects the spatial organization of the city at this time, where bourgeois dwellings were alongside religious and public buildings. No information is available on any historical characters related to this monument.
