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Origin and history

The covered corner house, located at 24 bis rue Notre-Dame in Monpazier, is a monument whose exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources. This type of building, typical of medieval bastides, is distinguished by its corner structure and roof covered, characteristic of the civil architecture of the period. Monpazier, founded in the 13th century, is an emblematic bastide of the New Aquitaine region.

Covered houses, like this one, played a central role in the daily life of the inhabitants, often serving as housing, a place of commerce or a craft. Their layout and style reflect the planned urban organization of these new medieval cities, designed to promote exchanges and security of residents.