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The Doyenné House, located in Brioude in Haute-Loire, is a typical example of medieval urban fort houses. Mentioned from the 12th century, it was destroyed in 1163 before being rebuilt from 1282. Its painted ceiling, dated 1283-1285, bears witness to its historical importance. The building, transformed into apartments in the 18th century, then hosted the Caisse d'Epargne in 1850.

The painted beams ceiling on the first floor, classified as a historical monument in 1956, is one of the few elements preserved after the construction of the grain hall in 1875. The entire building, including its stone staircase and painted decorations, was registered in 2003. Since 2018, the house houses modern and contemporary art exhibitions, managed by the association Le Deanné.

The architecture of the house reflects its multiple transformations, from its medieval defensive function to its subsequent civilian uses. The 18th century changes, such as the division of rooms and the addition of a staircase, illustrate its adaptation to residential needs. Today, this monument combines historical heritage and cultural dynamism, offering a space dedicated to art in a context full of history.

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