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Origin and history

The medieval house of Cahors is located in the enclosure of the former medieval college of Pelegry, an architectural complex composed of two separate buildings. The smallest, with cross and cross windows, seems to belong to a medieval "site" typical of urban planning of the time. This detail suggests a planned urban organization, rare for 15th century civilian constructions.

The larger main building is distinguished by the addition of a stair tower in the 15th century, a significant architectural element for this period. The ground floor features a set of filled windows, including a carved haze, providing a valuable example of medieval drilling. These features make it a remarkable monument to the study of Occitanian civil architecture in the late Middle Ages.

The house has been partially protected since its inscription in the Historical Monuments by order of 3 February 1994, under the name "Medium house including remains of the former Pellegry College". Today, it belongs to a private company, and its access to the public (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources. Its exact address, 35 rue du Château-du-Roi, confirms its integration into the historical fabric of Cahors, near the old city walls.

Sources indicate an approximate location (accuracy level: 5/10), with no additional details on its current state of conservation. The photographs available, such as that of MOSSOT under Creative Commons license, allow us to appreciate its facades and its characteristic pierces. This monument thus illustrates the evolution of construction techniques and urban uses in Quercy at the end of the Middle Ages.

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