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House Henri IV in Ségur-le-Château consists of two adjoining buildings dating from the 15th century. The first, the oldest, is distinguished by a stone ground floor and two floors in successive corbellations, in wooden panels. The lower sandstones on the first floor rest on stone consoles, while a window in basket handle and a door are visible on the ground floor. This type of construction reflects local medieval architectural techniques, combining robustness and functional aesthetics.

The second building, entirely made of stone, has a curved door topped by a braid and a bay in basket handle. The upper floors are pierced by two rows of bays. Inside, each floor houses a large stone fireplace, whose coat is supported by ground-base columns. These decorative and structural elements bear witness to a refined craftsmanship, typical of bourgeois or notable houses of the time.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 27 January 1934, this house is often associated with King Henry IV, although the source text does not explicitly specify its direct link with the sovereign. Its preserved architecture offers a remarkable example of the medieval civil heritage in Limousin, now integrated into the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The approximate location, noted as "passable" (5/10), places the monument at 10 Avenue Jeanne d'Albret, in the historic village.

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