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The Hotel de Johanny de Marminhac is a 16th-century building located in Puy-en-Velay, Haute-Loire department. Its facades and roofs, inscribed in historical monuments by decree of 23 September 1949, testify to a refined architecture for the period. The facade on courtyard is distinguished by a circular turret housing a staircase, supported on each floor by canned Corinthian columns reinforced by iron piles to avoid any bending. A second tower in corbellation, connected by a glazed sky to a covered appendix, completes this remarkable architectural ensemble, typical of the French Renaissance.

The house illustrates the influence of Italian styles in the civil architecture of the region, with decorative elements such as fluted columns and turrets. These characteristics reflect the high social status of its owners, probably notables or merchants enriched by trade or public charges. The inscription in the title of historic monuments in 1949 underscores its heritage value, thus preserving a significant example of the 16th century urban structure in Auvergne.

The exact address of the building, 6 rue Courrerie (formerly 2), places this monument in the heart of the historic centre of Puy-en-Velay. Its location, combined with its architectural peculiarities, makes it a privileged witness to the urban and social evolution of the city during the Renaissance. Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its importance in the local heritage, although the archives do not specify the exact identity of its first occupants or sponsors.

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