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Lacoste House, located in Cahors in the Lot, is a building classified as Historic Monument whose architectural remains reveal a rich constructive history. Among its most notable elements are a full arched entrance door, flanked by fluted pilasters and surmounted by a triangular pediment, as well as a trunk on a prominent angle. A screw staircase with a hollowed-out core and a framed door decorated with crossettes and triglyphs, with a pediment decorated with ball on pedestals, complete this remarkable ensemble. These stylistic details suggest a first phase of construction in the second half of the 16th century.

A second campaign of work, probably carried out in the first half of the seventeenth century, would have included elements such as the portal and a troll turret under the corner. At that time, the hotel belonged to the Vaysset family, a member of which was secretary to the governor of Quercy and then president of the election. These transformations reflect the social ascent of its owners and the influence of late Renaissance architectural styles in the region.

The building was partially protected by an order of September 23, 1925, specifically covering the street door, the screw staircase, its associated door, and the prominent corner tube located in the courtyard. These protections highlight the heritage value of the items retained, although the precise location of the building is considered poor (level 5/10) according to the available databases. The official address, 30 rue Saint-André, however, remains documented in the Mérimée archives.

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