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The building at 5 rue Arnaud-de-Moles in Auch is a civil building dating from the 4th quarter of the 18th century. It is distinguished by protected architectural elements, namely its door, balcony and the window on the first floor, including their ironwork and carpentry. These characteristics earned him an inscription under the title of Historical Monuments by order of 15 May 1944, highlighting his heritage interest in the historic centre of Auch, Gers Prefecture.

The location of the building, although documented in the Merimée base, has poor geographical accuracy (note 5/10), with an alternative address suggested by GPS coordinates (5 Place Betclar). This gap illustrates the challenges of precise geolocation for some ancient monuments, especially in cities with dense and redesigned urban fabric. No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, etc.), or on any historic owners or sponsors.

Auch, an episcopal city since Antiquity, experienced an architectural boom in the 18th century due to its administrative and religious role in the province of Gascony. The buildings of this period, often built for a rising bourgeoisie or ecclesiastical dignitaries, reflect a mixture of classical and local styles. The ironworks, like those in this building, were markers of social status, while the carpentry works bear witness to the craftsmanship of the era. The 1944 protection is part of a post-Second World War will to preserve the heritage threatened by destruction and modern urbanization.

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