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The house of Monpazier is part of the architectural complex of the central square, founded in 1284 by order of Jean de Graville, Sénéchal de Guyenne. This square, surrounded by covered galleries, initially had 22 cornered buildings on its north and south sides, and six on the east and west sides. Today, only 17 of these buildings remain, witnesses to planned medieval urban planning.

The façade and covered gallery of this house were protected by a classification under the Historic Monuments on December 21, 1904. This classification specifically concerns the cadastral framework AC 114 (formerly A 580), highlighting its heritage importance. The precise location, although documented, remains approximate according to available sources, with an address associated with the place at Cornières or Rue Saint-Jacques.

Monpazier, a typical southwestern bastide, illustrates the medieval urban organization, where the central squares served as an economic and social centre. The covered galleries were home to markets and exchanges, while the cornice houses marked the corners of the islands, strengthening the defensive and commercial structure of the city. Partial conservation of these buildings provides a rare insight into urban life in the Middle Ages.

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