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The wooden house at 65 Grande-rue in Casteljaloux, listed as a Historic Monument, illustrates 16th century civil architecture. This two-storey building, entirely half-timbered, features a first floor overlooking the ground floor, topped by an overflowing second floor. The facades are structured by X-beams, dividing each level into horizontal and vertical registers. The extremities of beams and chevrons, visible, underline the constructive technique of the era, while wooden columns frame the floors, crowned with pinnacles.

The ground floor originally housed a shop, reflecting the commercial vocation of the building. At the back, a stone staircase with three revolutions, with an 18th century wrought iron ramp, serves the floors and bears witness to a subsequent renovation. The facades and roofs, protected since 1963, retain their authenticity despite minor modifications. The building thus embodies both the late medieval heritage and subsequent adaptations, typical of the urban houses of this period in Aquitaine.

The location of the house, on the Grande-rue de Casteljaloux, suggests its integration into an active urban fabric, probably linked to commerce or handicrafts. The wooden panels, materials common in the 16th century, indicate a fast and economical construction, while offering a characteristic aesthetic. The lack of mention of a sponsor or architect in available sources limits the knowledge of its precise history, but its ranking underscores its regional heritage importance.

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