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The house at 9 rue de La-Boétie in Sarlat-la-Canéda is a 15th century building, typical of medieval civil architecture. Its facade retains two carved motifs surrounding a sill window, as well as an iron ring, symbol of consular power. These elements suggest that it was the residence of a consul, an influential municipal magistrate in the cities of the Middle Ages. The interior houses a Louis XIII style staircase, addition after the initial construction.

The protection of this monument was formalized by a decree of 12 January 1931, classifying the façade and stairway as protected elements. The presence of 15th century ferments, including the iron ring, reinforces the hypothesis of a link with the consular administration of Sarlat, a prosperous city thanks to trade and crafts at that time. The location, although documented, remains approximate according to available sources, with an accuracy assessed as "a priori satisfactory".

Sarlat-la-Canéda, integrated into the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region (former Aquitaine), was a dynamic urban centre in the 15th century, marked by a merchant bourgeoisie and powerful local institutions. Consul houses, like this one, illustrated the social status of their owners and often served as a meeting place for public affairs. The building, still standing today, bears witness to this blissful period, although its current use (visit, rental, etc.) is not specified in the sources.

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