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Origin and history

Degeilh House is part of an iconic architectural ensemble of Mirepoix, known as the Cutlery. These houses with covered galleries, typical of medieval and post-medieval urbanism, form a characteristic alignment of the historic centre of the city. Their structure, often made of wood or stone, reflects local construction techniques and the commercial needs of the period, providing shelter for merchants and passers-by.

The inclusion of the covered gallery of Degeilh House in the inventory of Historical Monuments by order of 25 June 1929 underlines its heritage importance. This classification protects an architectural element representative of the past of Mirepoix, a city marked by its medieval history and its role in regional trade. The Cutlery also illustrates the adaptation of urban spaces to economic and social activities, particularly in the prosperous cities of southern France.

The location of Degeilh House, at 509 Maréchal Clauzel Street, confirms its anchoring in the historic urban fabric of Mirepoix. Although the sources do not specify its exact period of construction, its integration with the Cutlery suggests an origin related to the rise of the city between the Middle Ages and the modern era. These covered ensembles, common in commercial cities, served both as places of commerce, sociability and protection against weather, reflecting a collective organization of public space.

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