Registration historical monument 25 juin 1929 (≈ 1929)
Protection of the covered gallery.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Covered gallery: inscription by order of 25 June 1929
Origin and history
The Cot House is part of an architectural complex known as the Cutlery, located in the town of Mirepoix, in the Occitanie region. This monument is particularly remarkable for its covered gallery, an architectural element typical of medieval or post-medieval buildings designed to house commercial activities and passers-by. The inscription of this gallery as a historical monument by order of June 25, 1929 bears witness to its heritage importance and historical value.
The Cutlery of Mirepoix is part of an urban context where arcade houses or covered galleries played a central role in economic and social life. These structures helped to protect merchants and customers from the weather while promoting trade. Mirepoix, located in Ariège, has long been a commercial and cultural crossroads in Midi-Pyrénées (now Occitanie), and these buildings reflect this dynamic.
The precise address, 14 Courses of Dr Chabaud, as well as his code Insee (09194) confirm his anchoring in the city's historic urban fabric.
