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Origin and history

The log house at 1 Beauville Street in Agen is a historic monument built between the late 15th and early 17th centuries. Originally, this building housed a bakery independent of nearby houses. Its structure is distinguished by a ground floor and a cellar in limestone and full brick, while the two upper floors are built in oak wood panels, with a brick filling. The building still retains traces of its first use, such as the arch of the bread oven door and an inner well.

The protection of this monument was formalized by an order of 27 December 1993, specifically covering facades and roofs. This type of construction illustrates medieval and Renaissance building techniques, typical of the cities of southwestern France. The house also bears witness to the artisanal and commercial organization of Agen at that time, where activities like the bakery played a central role in everyday life.

The materials used — limestone, brick and oak — reflect the local resources available in Lot-et-Garonne and the know-how of the artisans of the time. The absence of major modifications since its construction makes it possible to study the methods of construction and architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the beginning of the modern era. The location of the house, in the heart of Agen, underlines its importance in the city's historic urban fabric.

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