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The consular house of Saint-Céré, located in Place du Mercadial, is distinguished by its raised height and rear stair tower, characteristic of urban hotels. Mentioned from the 15th century, it incorporates elements of the 16th century such as the stair tower and frescoes on the second floor, while its ground floor was redesigned in the 17th century. The transformations of the 19th century (parquets, woodwork, windows) changed the first floor, but the tower retained a Renaissance decoration in front.

The second floor, in corbellation and half-timbered, houses two rooms, one of which (East Room) features a frescoed decor covering four walls: grey architectures, 16th-century clothing characters, a Virgin with Child and a fortified city. These paintings, of exceptional quality, confirm the original prestige of the house. The structure of the roof, radiating on both sides of the split wall, bears witness to ancient constructive techniques.

Built as a hotel in the 16th century, the building became a consular house around 1640, reflecting its role in local governance. Subsequent modifications (18th century) affected the windows, but the protected elements since 1991 — facades, roofs, painted room and tower — preserved its heritage. Municipal property, its current state questions its accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation).

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