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Monpazier's house is part of a remarkable medieval architectural complex, built in 1284 by order of Jean de Graville, Sénéchal de Guyenne. The central square, designed with covered galleries on its four sides, initially housed 22 horned buildings on the north and south sides, and six on the east and west sides. Today, only 17 of these buildings remain, reflecting the planned urban planning typical of the southwestern bastides.

The facade and covered gallery of this house have been classified as Historic Monuments since December 21, 1904. This classification specifically protects iconic architectural elements, such as the cornices and arcades, characteristic of the medieval civil buildings of the region. The precise location, although documented, remains approximate according to available sources, with an address associated with the place at Cornières.

Monpazier, founded as a bastide in the 13th century, illustrates the rational urban organization of the period, where the central squares served as an economic and social heart. The covered galleries allowed merchants and artisans to shelter, while the corner buildings delineated regular plots. This model reflects the influence of seigneurial and royal powers in spatial planning in medieval Aquitaine.

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