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The Romanesque house of Narbonne, classified as Historic Monument since 1934, is a rare testimony of medieval civilian habitation in the south of France. Its ground floor, typically Romanesque, is distinguished by three low arched gates, characteristic of 12th century civil architecture. The upper floors, redesigned and raised in the 14th century, reflect the stylistic changes and the growing space needs of the inhabitants of the period. A Romanesque window, vestige of the original first floor, still remains today, offering an overview of the original structure of the building.

The facades of this house on right street in Narbonne reveal a superimposition of architectural periods. The twelfth century is marked by a sober and functional construction, while the 14th century modifications introduce more elaborate elements, perhaps responding to social or economic changes in the city. The inscription of the house as a Historical Monuments in 1934 underscores its heritage importance, although its precise location (between 75 and 84 Right Street) remains subject to moderate precision according to available sources.

The building is part of the urban context of Narbonne, a prosperous city in the Middle Ages thanks to its role as a commercial hub between the Mediterranean and the hinterland. Romanesque houses, like this one, served both as a dwelling and as a place for artisanal or commercial activities. Their preservation makes it possible today to study the lifestyles and construction techniques of this period, while stressing the adaptability of medieval structures to the changing needs of successive generations.

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