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The house in Mende, in the department of Lozère, is an emblematic 17th-century civil building. It is characterized mainly by its local limestone door, typical of the buildings of the region. This door, equipped with a flat strip of stone, is decorated with bosses alternating with flat surfaces, and surmounted by a cornice. A tensioned arch opening, framed by two leggings, helps illuminate the inner corridor. These architectural details reflect the expertise of the Mendese artisans of the time, as well as the influence of regional styles in domestic construction.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 12 June 1946, this house illustrates the heritage importance of minor architectural elements, often neglected but witnesses to the constructive practices of a period. The door, the only protected element, bears witness to the evolution of stone-cutting techniques and the sober yet elaborate aesthetics of 17th century urban dwellings in Languedoc-Roussillon (now Occitanie). Its location on Soubeyran Street, in the heart of Mende, suggests a role in the historical urban fabric, although the archives do not specify its original function (bourgeois housing, commerce, etc.).

The location of the house, noted with poor accuracy (level 5/10 depending on the sources), corresponds to the current address of 2 rue du Soubeyran. This area of Mende, marked by a medieval and modern heritage, concentrates several listed or registered buildings. The lack of data on owners or sponsors limits the understanding of its social history, but its registration as Historical Monuments makes it a landmark for the study of Lozerian civil architecture. No information is available on its access to the public or on any contemporary reallocation.

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