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The Livet House, located in Turenne en Corrèze, is a remarkable example of medieval civil architecture dating back to the 15th century. Its façade, classified as Monument Historique, has a large bay evoking an old shop, as well as a scald resting on cut stone crows. The materials used, stone and local limestone, reflect the construction techniques of the period in this Limousin region.

The building was partially protected by an order of 22 August 1949, specifically covering its façade and roof. Although its original use is not detailed in the sources, its commercial opening suggests a role in the economic life of Turenne, then fortified city and center of trade. The location on Right Street, the main artery, reinforces this hypothesis.

The available data do not indicate whether the house is open for visit or refurbishing (guest rooms, etc.). Its conservation, however, reflects the heritage importance of medieval houses in the historical urban landscape of southwestern France, now integrated into the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

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