Registration for Historic Monuments 25 juin 1929 (≈ 1929)
Protection of the gallery covered by decree.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Covered gallery: inscription by order of 25 June 1929
Origin and history
The Madron House is part of an iconic architectural ensemble of Mirepoix, known as the Cutlery. These covered gallery houses, typical of medieval and post-medieval urbanism, form a sheltered passage for pedestrians and shops. Their wooden and stone structure reflects the traditional construction techniques of the region, adapted to the needs of the inhabitants and local market activities.
The inscription of the covered gallery of Madron House in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 25 June 1929 underlines its heritage importance. This classification protects a characteristic element of the architectural identity of Mirepoix, a city marked by its medieval history and its role as a commercial hub in Ariège. The precise location, 4 Place Maréchal Leclerc, confirms its integration into the city's historical urban fabric.
Available data from sources such as Monumentum and the Mérimée database indicate that the Madron house is part of a larger set of houses covered, without further specifying its individual history. The lack of details about its construction or original owners limits the knowledge of its evolution, but its status as a Historic Monument makes it a privileged witness to the local built heritage.
