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The House The Parliament in Bruniquel is a historical monument whose construction spanned between the 15th and 16th centuries. Its main façade, oriented to the east, is flanked by a partially shaved tower and covered with a posterior roof. The remarkable openings include a gate in full hanger on the ground floor, as well as two sill windows upstairs, one of which is large. The gate at the base of the tower has neat mouldings, showing a quality craftsmanship for the time.

Inside, the 16th century coffered ceilings, located on the first floor, constitute a major and protected decorative element. These ceilings, typical of the Renaissance, illustrate the influence of Italian architectural styles in France at this time. The house owes its name "Le Parlement" to a local tradition or past function not specified in the sources, but its status as Monument Historique, formalized by a decree of 16 July 1984, specifically protects its facades, roofs and this ceiling with caissons.

The location of the house, at 1 Rue Trotte Garces in Bruniquel, in the Tarn-et-Garonne (Occitanie region), places this monument in a medieval and reborn urban context. Bruniquel, a commune marked by its feudal history and built heritage, houses several buildings of this time. Geographical location accuracy is estimated to be "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), based on available data, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximate address.

The inscription under the title of the Historical Monuments in 1984 relates only to the external elements (facades and roofs) and the ceiling with caissons of the first floor, identified under the cadastral reference G 207. No information is provided on the current use of the building, whether it is a public opening, room rental or accommodation activity such as guest rooms. The available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) also do not mention historical characters related to its construction or history.

The façade overlooking Trotte Garces Street, pierced by characteristic openings, reflects architectural developments between the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The gate in the middle of the wall, typical of the 15th century, contrasts with the later sill windows, which mark the gradual adoption of reborn patterns. These stylistic details make it possible to date the various phases of construction or renovation of the building, although the archives do not specify the exact dates of these interventions.

Finally, the absence of sources detailing the social or political history of the house leaves questions about its name "Parliament". This could evoke a judicial, administrative or even symbolic function, as was sometimes the case for bourgeois homes or meeting places in modern times. However, without further documentation, this hypothesis remains speculative and cannot be confirmed by current data.

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