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The 15th century house, located on 4 rue de la Liberté in Sarlat-la-Canéda, is an emblematic example of Gothic civil architecture in the region. This monument is distinguished by its large gable on street, its apparent wood sections (menals), and its facade decorated with trilobed windows. Two other windows preserve remains of columnettes and clover motifs, characteristic of the late Gothic style. These decorative elements, although partially eroded by time, bear witness to the care given to the ornamentation of bourgeois or artisanal houses of the time.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 23 August 1946, this house illustrates the preserved medieval heritage of Sarlat, a city renowned for its historic centre. The protection specifically concerns the structure itself (Cadastre H 798), stressing its importance in the urban fabric. The location, although noted as "passable" (level 5/10) in the databases, corresponds to the official address recorded in the Merimée database. No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, or accommodation), but its state of conservation suggests a mainly heritage vocation.

Sarlat's historical context in the 15th century was marked by a period of reconstruction and relative prosperity after the Hundred Years' War. Woodwork houses, such as this one, often housed local merchants, artisans or notables. Their architecture reflected both practical functions (trade on the ground floor, housing on the floor) and a desire for social affirmation through decorative details. The presence of trilobed windows, inspired by religious art, also shows the influence of local stone-cutting workshops, active in the region for the construction of churches and cathedrals.

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