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Origin and history

The building in Bayonne, dated the 14th century, is best known for its cellar, classified as Historic Monument in 1988. This underground space consists of two rooms: the first, a chamfered dowry vault, has a vault key decorated with a circular ring. A credence under a mite arch, probably intended to receive candles, is also visible. The traces of the old staircase, now replaced by a recent access, are still noticeable between two niches.

The second room, narrower and less high, is vaulted by a cradle reinforced with close doubles, taking on the same profile as the warheads of the first room. It ends with a niche under a broken arch, typical of Gothic architecture. The ensemble illustrates medieval construction techniques, with details such as the pull-outs of the old staircase massif, showing subsequent modifications.

The building, owned by a public institution, is located at 5 rue des Gouverneurs, although GPS coordinates suggest a close address at 6 Bis Rue de la Monnaie. The accuracy of its location is considered fair (note 5/10), and only the old cellar (cadastre BX 524) has been officially protected since 1 February 1988. No information is available on its accessibility to the public or its current use.

The Monumentum site and internal data are the main documentary sources. The lack of details about historical sponsors or occupants limits the understanding of its precise role in the city, but the architecture of the cellar suggests a residential or artisanal function, common for medieval urban buildings in this region.

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