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Origin and history

The house is part of a medieval architectural complex located on the Place de Beaumontois in Périgord, mainly dating from the fourteenth century. These houses, aligned with the square, form a characteristic built front, with horns and pointed roofs, although most roofs were rebuilt in the 18th century. Only the north side of the square retains a complete set of medieval facades, decorated with a balcony, while the south side has only one house with its original and pointed roof.

The houses on the west side are partly based on the city's old ramparts, garden walls or back façades, based on these defensive remains. This complex was classified as a Historic Monument in 1952 for its facades and roofs, reflecting the architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The Place des Cornières, where these houses are located, is an example of preserved medieval urban planning, although some parts have undergone further transformations.

The precise location of these houses is indicated as the Place des Cornières in Beaumont-du-Périgord (now Beaumontois in Périgord), in the Dordogne department. Their state of conservation varies, with a precise location considered fair (note 5/10), and some parts, such as roofs, were renovated in the 18th century. These houses illustrate both the defensive heritage of the city, via the ramparts, and its adaptation to the residential needs of the following centuries.

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