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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 39 rue Cardinal-de-Polignac in Puy-en-Velay is a typical example of medieval urban housing suitable for mixed, residential and commercial use. Its ground floor features a large arch in the middle of the hanger, probably intended to serve as a shop, accompanied by a broken arch door with carefully crafted harpsichords. These architectural elements suggest a construction intended both for housing and for artisanal or commercial activities, common in the city centres in the Middle Ages.

The building, listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree of 16 September 1949 for its facade and roof, illustrates the preserved civil heritage of the city. The presence of a cart entrance also indicates an adaptation to the logistical needs of the time, allowing the passage of carts for trade or supply. Its location in the historic heart of Puy-en-Velay, a city marked by its religious and commercial role since the Middle Ages, reinforces its heritage interest.

The precise location of the house, confirmed by the data of the Merimée database and GPS coordinates, places the monument in an area urbanized for centuries. Although the sources do not specify its exact date of construction, its architectural style and its inscription among the Historical Monuments underline its importance in the ancient urban fabric. The Creative Commons license associated with the available photographs facilitates the dissemination of its image, contributing to its cultural enhancement.

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