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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The House Liauzu-Vinel, located in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie in the Lot, is a historic monument classified since 1939. Built in the 15th century, it features a structure typical of medieval houses, with a partially raised ground floor and an attic floor. Its architecture is distinguished by an oak frame, composed of arcalétriers and a roll-up entrance, as well as by a 16th century window decorated with studs and cross-sections in moulded stone.

The house communicates with a more recent construction through a narrow corridor, illustrating the architectural evolutions of the site. Its classification as Historic Monument in 1939 underscores its heritage importance. The roof, supported by a robust frame, and the sculpted details of the window testify to the artisanal know-how of the time.

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, an emblematic medieval village of Quercy, was in the 15th century a place of commerce and active craftsmanship. Houses such as the Liauzu-Vinel were used as both a dwelling, a workshop and a storage space, reflecting a social organization where the building played a central role in daily and economic life. These buildings, often passed on between families, also embodied a social status, as evidenced by the quality of the materials used.

The location of the house on the Grande-Rue, the main street of the village, confirms its integration into the medieval urban fabric. Although the sources do not mention historical figures related to this monument, its architecture and classification make it a valuable witness to local history and the evolution of construction techniques between the 15th and 16th centuries.

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