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Origin and history

The corner house, located 2 Place Jean-Moulin in Beaumont-du-Périgord, is part of a collection of medieval facades dating back to the 14th century. It is distinguished by its first open level of curved arches on three sides and its pointed roof, characteristic of the buildings of the era. The houses of the square, especially those on the north side, retain typical balconies and architectural elements, while some roofs were rebuilt in the 18th century. These houses are partly based on the old ramparts of the bastide, demonstrating their integration into the original defensive system.

The place of the cutlery, although without apparent remains of its foundation, could date from the end of the 13th or early 14th century, a period corresponding to the creation of the bastide. The present house was probably rebuilt in the 18th century, as evidenced by its more recent architectural elements. The ensemble, partially protected since 1952, illustrates the urban and architectural evolution of Beaumont-du-Périgord, between medieval heritage and modern transformations.

The façade on the square and its corresponding roof were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 17 May 1952. This classification refers specifically to the most representative elements of the building's history, particularly those related to the 14th and 18th centuries. The location of the house, close to the old ramparts, emphasizes its role in the spatial organization of the bastide, where the houses were often attached to fortifications for practical and defensive reasons.

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