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Origin and history

The Maison Lacombe, located in Salers in the Cantal, is a typical example of 15th century medieval civil architecture. It is distinguished by its structure in two main floors and a floor of attices, divided by a polygonal tower housing a stone staircase with full core. The front door, in Gothic style, features a tympanum decorated with a carved motif, while the carpentry consists of geometric panels in diamond and rectangles. The top floor is panelled, adding to its historical character.

The side façade of the house is marked by a banner separating the ground floor from the upper floors, and two arches in basket handle. These architectural elements, combined with the roof and carpentry of the windows, led to its inscription as Monument Historique by decree of 29 June 1951. The house is located in Tyssandier-d'Escous Square, in the heart of the village of Salers, in a preserved environment.

Salers, a medieval village in Cantal en Auvergne, was in modern times an active economic and social centre, marked by commerce, agriculture and handicrafts. Houses such as the Lacombe house reflected the prosperity of some local families, often linked to trading or seigneurial administration. Their architecture, combining functionality and decoration, reflected the social status of their owners while integrating into the dense urban fabric of the villages of Auvergne.

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