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The Boutang du Peyrat House is a historic building located in Collonges-la-Rouge, Corrèze, New Aquitaine. This building, built between the 15th and 17th centuries, served as a mansion for the noble family of the Boutang of Peyrat. Its architecture combines elements of the three centuries, with a ground floor and a first floor, reflecting the social status of its owners.

The facade and roofs, as well as remarkable interior elements, have been protected since 1951. These elements include a Louis XIII window with its original carpentry, a 17th century front door, and a wooden fireplace with a painted frieze. These details testify to the refinement of the aristocratic habitat of the time, while illustrating the stylistic evolutions between the Middle Ages and the modern period.

The building, classified as a Historic Monument, also retains a coat of arms, highlighting its link with the local nobility. Although its exact location (Barrière Street) is documented, cartographic accuracy remains limited, with a score of 5/10 depending on available sources. Today, its use (visit, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the archives consulted.

Collonges-la-Rouge, a medieval village known for its red sandstone constructions, housed a population whose noble elite, such as the Boutang du Peyrat, played a central role in local administration and economic life. Houses like this served both as a residence and as a symbol of power, while sometimes harbouring activities related to luxury trade or crafts.

The construction periods (15th-17th centuries) coincide with major transformations in Limousin: feudal decline, growth of the towns, and increasing influence of the Renaissance. The architectural elements of the house, such as the Louis XIII window, reflect this transition between Gothic traditions and classical innovations, typical of provincial civil architecture.

The listing of Historic Monuments in 1951 preserved these testimonies, although the practical information about his visit or current state remains fragmented. The sources available (Monumentum, Fondation Mérimée) emphasize its heritage value, without detailing its family history or past uses beyond architectural descriptions.

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