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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house of Saint Astier, classified as a Historical Monument, is a remarkable example of Renaissance civil architecture. It is characterized by an arcade on the ground floor allowing the passage of the street, an urban peculiarity frequented at that time to facilitate traffic in densely built city centres. The structure also incorporates a corbelled staircase turret, with a pointed roof, which reflects 16th century architectural innovations, combining functionality and aesthetics.

The turret retains a carved window frame, composed of a triangular pediment and two finely worked columns, typical of the Renaissance style. These decorative elements, inspired by antiquity, illustrate the influence of Italian arts in France at this time. The house was partially protected by an order of 6 December 1948, which specifically concerns the stair turret (cadastre J 189), emphasizing its heritage interest.

Located in 1 Gambetta square in Saint-Astier (Dordogne), this house is part of the urban landscape of a commune marked by its medieval and reborn history. Its exact address is referenced in the Merimée database, and its GPS location is estimated to be "passable" (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting the limitations of available geographic data. No information is provided on its current accessibility or contemporary uses (visits, accommodation, etc.).

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