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Origin and history

The houses located in Beaumontois in Périgord constitute a medieval architectural complex, part of which rests directly on the old rampart of the city. Their construction is estimated at the end of the 13th century or the 14th century, although later changes, especially in the 19th century for the earlier façade, have changed their original appearance. These houses retain characteristic elements such as medieval geminous bays, now obstructed, visible on the posterior elevation. Their discovered gable wall and their integration into the medieval defensive system testify to their role in local historical urban planning.

Classified Historic Monument since 1952 for their facades and roofs, these houses illustrate the architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the modern era. Their protection specifically concerns cadastral parcels C 307 and 308, highlighting their heritage value. The approximate address, 4 Rue Ratier, places this complex in the heart of the village of Beaumont-du-Périgord, in the Dordogne department. The GPS location, although considered "passable" (note 5/10), allows to situate the monument in its current geographical context.

The history of these houses reveals a stratification of the construction periods, with a medieval origin confirmed by the bays and defensive structure, followed by adaptations to the residential needs of the following centuries. Their later elevation, older, contrasts with the earlier façade rebuilt in the 19th century, reflecting urban transformations and changes in architectural taste. No information is available on any historic owners or sponsors or on any specific use beyond habitat.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, specify that these houses are part of a wider medieval ensemble, without detailing their original function (housing, workshops, etc.). Their inscription in the title of the Historical Monuments in 1952 aims to preserve their medieval character, despite subsequent modifications. No mention is made of an opening to the public, of a tourist vocation or of modern amenities such as guest rooms.

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