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The house in Riom, dating from the 15th century, is a typical example of Gothic civil architecture of this period. Its facade, decorated with two windows per floor, is distinguished by a richly carved mess on the first floor, flanked by bell towers. The gable's tympanum has a marteled badge, while a sculpted band of cabbage garlands separates the floors. The windows, once equipped with now-disappeared chains, bear witness to the craft techniques of the time.

Inside, the house retains notable Gothic elements, such as vaulted veins, clefs of armored vaults, and windows and arches in the hallway and courtyard. These architectural details suggest a careful construction, probably for an affluent family or representative use. The facade and stairway, protected elements, were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 25 June 1925, highlighting their heritage value.

The location of the house, at 4 rue de l'Horloge in Riom, in Puy-de-Dôme, makes it a local testimony of late medieval urbanism. Its state of conservation, though partial (broken studs, marteled badge), allows to study the artistic influences and know-how of the Auvergne at the end of the Middle Ages. Available sources, such as Monumentum, confirm its historical and architectural interest, despite a GPS location deemed mediocre (precision 5/10).

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