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Origin and history

The building at 9 Chenebouterie Street in Puy-en-Velay illustrates 16th and 17th century civil architecture, characteristic of the bourgeois houses of the region. Its structure rests on a classic ordinance of 16th century turret houses, with bodies of buildings connected by galleries on each floor, bordering a small inner courtyard. Originally, this court was covered with dogive crossovers, of which today only the bow primers remain, showing subsequent modifications. Access from the street is via a narrow corridor leading to the courtyard, itself serving a tower of polygonal staircase, an architectural element emblematic of the era.

The street façade is distinguished by three pilasters with ionic and Corinthian orders, reflecting the influence of classical cannons in the region. A fourth floor, later added, is crowned by two grooved windows, marking a stylistic evolution. Inside, 17th-century panel doors, protected by a 1952 order, recall the interior layouts of the period. The building, classified as a Historical Monument, thus embodies the transition between medieval and classical styles, while preserving traces of its successive transformations.

The inscription under the title of Historical Monuments in 1952 specifically concerns facades, roofs and the 17th century panel door. This protection highlights the heritage value of the building, both for its architecture and its role in the urban history of Puy-en-Velay. The location, although considered mediocre in accuracy (note of 5/10), remains associated with the historic address of Chenebouterie Street, an emblematic district of the city. Available sources, including Monumentum, highlight its importance in the local architectural landscape.

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