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Origin and history

The Rigaud House is part of an iconic architectural ensemble of Mirepoix, known as the Cutlery. These covered gallery houses, typical of medieval and post-medieval urbanism, form a sheltered passage for pedestrians and shops. Their wooden and stone structure reflects the region's traditional construction techniques.

The protection of this heritage was formalized by an inscription under the Historical Monuments on 25 June 1929, specifically concerning the covered gallery. This recognition highlights the historical and architectural importance of these buildings, which bear witness to the urban and commercial organization of Mirepoix throughout the centuries. No additional information on their exact origin or historical owners is available from the sources consulted.

Located at 34 Place Maréchal Leclerc, the house Rigaud is located in the city centre of Mirepoix, a municipality of Ariège in Occitanie. This type of construction, common in the merchant towns of the South-West, served both as a space for life, commerce and a place of sociability, illustrating the economic and cultural dynamism of the region in medieval and modern times.

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