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Origin and history

The house at 40 rue Saint-Amable in Riom, dated from the 16th century, is distinguished by its staircase integrated into a more recent construction. This staircase, classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 14 March 1927, is a central part of the building. It consists of a skeleton cage with four successive bearings. The first three stages are based on Doric-style columns, whose bases evoke the flamboyant Gothic, revealing a stylistic transition between two architectural epochs.

The building marks the corner between Rue Saint-Amable and Boulevard du Château-d Although the façade is built in this 18th-century urban context, the 16th-century staircase is evidence of an older historical stratification. The protected elements are limited to this staircase, highlighting its heritage importance within a more recent structure.

The location of the house, specified as "a priori satisfactory" (level 5/10), places the monument in downtown Riom, in the department of Puy-de-Dôme. This area, marked by architecture combining medieval and classical influences, reflects the urban evolution of the city. The absence of any mention of current use (visit, rental) or historical owners limits the details of its contemporary function, but its ranking guarantees its preservation as a witness to local history.

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