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The house in Riom, Puy-de-Dôme, is a remarkable example of civil architecture from the first Renaissance to the sixteenth century. It is distinguished by its original plan and interior arrangements, in particular its flooring and fireplace, characteristic of the bourgeois mansions of that time. The facade and staircase, emblematic elements of this style, illustrate the transition between late Gothic and the Italianizing influences that mark the French Renaissance.

Ranked Historic Monument by order of 3 May 1913, this house bears witness to the heritage importance of Riom, a city that was a major administrative and judicial center in Auvergne under the Old Regime. Its state of conservation allows us to study the construction techniques and lifestyles of urban elites in the 16th century. The precise location at 1 Sirmond Street and Gomot Street makes it an architectural landmark in the historic centre of the city.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, highlight the historic value of this building, while noting that the accuracy of its geographical location is considered "passable" (note of 5/10). This house, although not systematically open to visit, remains a symbol of the heritage reborn in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, an area marked by a rich medieval and modern heritage.

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