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The 14th century House, located in Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in Occitanie, is a remarkable example of medieval civil architecture. Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, it combines a ground floor and a first floor masonry, while the second floor, initially opened, was closed by a wood section probably in the 17th century. Its facade is distinguished by three ogival arcades on the ground floor, evoking old shops, and four groves decorated with floral sculptures and juvenile heads between foliage rinsels.

Major developments were made at the edge of the 15th and 16th century, including the addition of a monumental fireplace. The columns supporting the woodpan, now apparent, show subsequent structural changes. The house was partially classified as a Historic Monument in 1925, with a protection on its façade. Its exact address, 2 rue des Grandes-Boucheries, confirms its anchoring in the medieval urban fabric of the city, marked by commercial and craft activities.

The building illustrates the architectural and social changes of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, a prosperous city thanks to its role as a commercial hub between Quercy and Rouergue. The arcades on the ground floor suggest an original commercial vocation, while the carved decorations on the first floor reflect the influence of local workshops and the enrichment of an urban bourgeoisie. Later changes, such as the closure of the second floor, met housing or weather protection needs.

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