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Ceyroux House in Turenne en Corrèze

Patrimoine classé
Maison classée MH

Ceyroux House in Turenne

    Rue de l'Église
    19500 Turenne
Private property
Crédit photo : Thérèse Gaigé - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1500
1600
1900
2000
XVe siècle
Construction of house
22 août 1949
Door classification
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Door: inscription by order of 22 August 1949

Key figures

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Origin and history

The house Ceyroux, located in Turenne en Corrèze, is a historical monument dating from the 15th century. It is distinguished by its limestone door, typical of the flamboyant Gothic style, adorned with a braided opening. Remains of sculpted characters and a shield remain, bearing witness to its medieval past and its local architectural importance.

The gate of the Ceyroux House was classified by order of 22 August 1949, highlighting its heritage value. Although the details of its occupants or its original function are rare, its architectural style reflects the influence of the urban elites of the time, which marked their status with sophisticated decorative elements. The location in Turenne, a famous medieval city, reinforces its historical interest.

Today, the Ceyroux House remains a preserved example of the civil architecture of Limousin at the end of the Middle Ages. Its state of conservation and protection make it a point of interest in the study of urban habitat in the region, although information on its current use (visit, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

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