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Origin and history

The Maury Emile House, classified as a Historic Monument, is distinguished by its architectural elements dated to two distinct periods. The base arches and windows in the middle hanger, comparable to those of the former Villefranche-de-Conflent hospital, suggest an origin dating back to the 13th century. These stylistic features, typical of medieval architecture, testify to a careful construction despite the summary apparatus of the walls. The presence of a haze separating the two arcs on the ground floor reinforces this chronological hypothesis.

The door window seems to date back to the 16th century, as evidenced by its frame carved in an incarnate marble, partially preserved despite the disappearance of the cruise. This detail, along with the triangular lintel covering an adjacent rectangular door, illustrates a stylistic evolution towards the Renaissance. The façade, structured on a ground floor, a floor and a top, reflects this superimposition of periods, while the inscription under the title of Historic Monuments in 1965 (facade and roof) underscores its heritage value.

The building is part of the urban fabric of Villefranche-de-Conflent, a fortified city of the Pyrénées-Orientales marked by its medieval history. Its address, 42 rue Saint-Jean, and its approximate location (a cartographic precision considered passable) make it a tangible witness to the architectural transformations of the city between the Middle Ages and the modern era. Legal protections specifically target the street façade and its roof, stressing the importance of preserving these characteristic elements.

No information is available on the contemporary use of the building (visits, accommodation, etc.) or on any historical figures related to its construction or occupation. Sources are limited to architectural descriptions and the protective notice, without mentioning anecdotes or identified sponsors.

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