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The House of Templiers is a Renaissance-style bourgeois residence located in Salers, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in the 15th century, it is distinguished by its typical architecture, with a arched corridor with warheads, a monumental stone fireplace, and sled windows. The inner courtyard has a door with a braid topped by a ball, characteristic of the time. This monument, classified with the additional inventory of historical monuments, illustrates the architectural and cultural heritage of the city.

With the Salers History Museum, the house exhibits objects related to local traditions, the Knights of Malta, and the memory of the Commander of Mossier. There are also Gothic sculptures, furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries, and classified apothecary. These collections highlight Salers' social and cultural evolution throughout the centuries, while highlighting the historical role of religious orders in the region.

The House of Templars was listed as historic monuments by order of 19 May 1927, thereby recognizing its heritage value. Located on Rue des Templiers, in the heart of the medieval village of Salers, it is a major architectural testimony of the Renaissance in Haute-Auvergne. Its state of conservation and decorative elements make it an emblematic place to understand local and regional history.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its historical and architectural importance. The house is also referenced in the Merimée base, which reinforces its legitimacy as a protected monument. Although some practical information, such as visiting schedules, is not detailed in the sources, its role as a museum and a place of memory remains central to the community and visitors.

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