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The Maison Carrie-Boyer is an iconic medieval Gothic house in Cordes-sur-Ciel, a commune in Tarn, Occitanie. Built in the 14th century, it embodies the civil architecture of this period, with its three floors and ogival arcades on the ground floor. Its Gothic style, marked by geminied berries and prominent mouldings, makes it a remarkable example of local heritage.

Classified as a historic monument since May 14, 1923, this house was built by a wealthy family in Cordoba. It contributes to the reputation of Cordes-sur-Ciel, nicknamed the "cité aux cents warives" because of the concentration of Gothic civil buildings. The facade, decorated with sculptures and columns, reflects medieval architectural know-how.

The ground floor, initially opened by four arcades (including one reconstructed between 2005 and 2009), probably served as a shop. The upper floors, with geminate berry and curvilinear dioculus, show a stylistic evolution. Dendrochronological analyses dated the basement ceilings of 1280-1281, suggesting construction in the 1280s.

The house extends deep to rue des Mitons, with three levels of base to compensate for the elevation. Its facade on Grand Street Raymond VII, divided into two plots, could follow an anterior parcel. The sculpted capitals and piedroits add to its historical character.

Today, the house Carrié-Boyer is protected for its facade, classified by decree in 1923. It is part of an architectural complex that has earned Cordes-sur-Ciel a major heritage recognition, attracting lovers of medieval history and Gothic architecture.

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