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Origin and history

This monument, located in the historical part of Vic-le-Comte, is a house whose gate in the middle of the hangar constitutes the remarkable element. Dated from the 16th-17th century, this work is characterized by a broken pediment surmounting a stone structure. Two pilasters resting on pedestals frame the entrance, while the wooden vantals, keeping their original nails, are decorated with rosaces and hollow mouldings. The dormant impost has partially erased plant motifs, adding to the decorative richness of the ensemble.

The gate served as an exit to a back yard of an 18th century building, illustrating a superimposition of architectural eras. Despite an attempt to enroll in the Historical Monuments in 1973 to avoid its destruction, the work seems to have disappeared before this protection was finalized. The stylistic details, such as the palmette adorning the central harpsichord or the simple moulded capitals, reflect the artistic influences of the transition between Renaissance and classical times.

The exact location, at 33 rue du Huit Mai, remains approximate according to available sources, with cartographic accuracy considered poor (level 5/10). This portal, although destroyed, showed local craftsmanship and the urban evolution of Vic-le-Comte, a city marked by its medieval and modern heritage. There is no information to identify a specific sponsor or architect.

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