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Origin and history

The covered corner house, located in the 3 place des Cornières in Monpazier, is a monument whose exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources. This type of building, characteristic of medieval bastides, bears witness to the planned planning typical of these new towns founded in the Middle Ages. Monpazier, like other bastides in the region, developed around a central square lined with covered houses, often intended to house merchants and commercial activities.

These structures reflect the social and economic organization of the time, where trade and community life were central. The cutlery, in particular, was used to protect stalls and passers-by from the weather, illustrating the architectural adaptation to the practical needs of the inhabitants.