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La Maison du Roy is an emblematic residence located in Casteljaloux, Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Built in the 16th century, it is attributed to Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, Viscount of Turenne and governor of the city. Its architecture mixes wooden panels, roofs with various slopes and a masonry staircase, reflecting the style of the era.

This monument played a notable historical role in welcoming several French sovereigns. Henry IV reportedly stayed there in 1581 and 1582, while Louis XIII stayed there in July-August 1621 during a military inspection. Louis XIV also stopped there in June 1660, on his journey to Saint-Jean-de-Luz for his marriage with the infant of Spain. These royal visits highlight its strategic and symbolic importance.

The Maison du Roy is also distinguished by its location, northeast of the old town, on Place du Roy, near the former convent of Cordeliers (now departmental hospital). Its picturesque is marked by sill windows and a triangular pediment gate framed with canned pilasters, typical elements of Renaissance architecture.

Since 1983, the façades and roofs of the building have been listed as historical monuments. Today, the Maison du Roy is home to the Casteljaloux Tourist Office, continuing its link with local life. Its preservation is a testimony to the political and architectural history of the region.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its attribution to the Viscount of Turenne and its role in welcoming the kings of France. Bibliographical references, such as Stéphane Capot (2014), complete this information, highlighting his heritage interest.

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