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Renaudie House is an iconic building of the late 19th century, built between 1891 and 1892 in Brive-la-Gaillarde, in the department of Corrèze. Designed by the local architect Henri Clapier, it replaces an old house with wooden strips partially collapsed in 1883. The building is distinguished by its Haussmannian style, with a commercial ground floor (initially a pharmacy), two square floors, an attic floor with shooting balcony, and a richly decorated corner rotunda.

The building occupies a triangular islet between Rue de la République and Rue du Lion-d Its façade and roof, in the fine sandstone of Grammont and limestone of Thenon, have been listed as historical monuments since 4 March 2002. The rotunda concentrates most of the decor, mixing antique orders and ironwork, while the apartments have retained their original decor. Commanded by a certain lady, Renaudie, the building illustrates the urbanization and urbanisation of Brive at that time.

Originally, the ground floor housed a pharmacy, now replaced by a clothing shop. The building embodies the blend of residential and commercial functions, typical of 19th-century city centres. Its alignment with the surrounding streets and its architectural treatment make it a remarkable example of adapting the Haussmannian style in the province. The municipal archives retain old postcards showing its appearance at the hinge of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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