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The house of Bargues is a Renaissance residence located in Salers, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. It is distinguished by its typical architecture, with a vaulted passage adorned with fine ribs and a facade on street pierced with two arched doors in basket handle. The door to the passage is surmounted by a coat of arms, and the house consists of two floors as well as a mulched cornice. Inside, a Renaissance courtyard houses a stone turret staircase, whose ogival door is also decorated with a coat of arms.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 21 December 1951, the house of Bargues is protected for its facades, roofs and vaulted passage. It illustrates Renaissance civil architecture in Haute-Auvergne, with decorative and structural elements characteristic of this period. Its location, rue des Nobles in the center of Salers, highlights its historical importance in this medieval town.

The house of Bargues bears witness to the architectural and urban heritage of Salers, a medieval city known for its volcanic stone houses and its history related to breeding and commerce. Although the sources do not explicitly mention its occupants or its original function, its style and protection make it a remarkable example of the noble or bourgeois habitat of the time.

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