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The house in Joursac, dating from the 16th century, houses an exceptional door from the old chapel of Mardogne Castle. This architectural re-use, carried out in the early 19th century, bears witness to the influence of the Renaissance in Auvergne. The door, classified as a Historic Monument in 1972, is distinguished by its pilasters with ionic capitals, its carved volutes and a frieze decorated with an engraved date: 1808, marking its current installation.

The artistic details of the door include profiled cutlery, a rectangular imposte protected by a wrought iron grid, and winding consoles supporting an enclosure. A cornice in strong protrusion, decorated with steel teeth motifs, crown the ensemble. These elements illustrate the know-how of the artisans of the period, combining functionality and Renaissance aesthetics, while revealing the turbulent history of this re-used heritage.

The entry of the door (excluding vantals) by order of 6 April 1972 underlines its heritage value. Its present location, on the north facade of the house, offers a contrast between 16th century domestic architecture and the original religious fascist. The approximate location at 5043 Le Roc à Joursac (Cantal) and the map accuracy considered fair (note 5/10) reflect the challenges of documentation of rural monuments.

The historical context evokes the castle of Mardogne, now disappeared or transformed, whose chapel provided this vestige. The re-use of the door in the 19th century coincides with a period of redeployment of religious heritage, often dismantled after the Revolution. This monument thus embodies the architectural and cultural changes of the Auvergne, between medieval heritage and modernity.

Practical information is still limited: neither accessibility to the public nor a possible tourist vocation (guest rooms, visits) are mentioned. The Creative Commons license for the associated photo (Olivier1105) and the Merimée data (Insee 15080 code) complete the available sources from Monumentum and internal archives.

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