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The Cologne Presbytery is a building organized on a rectangular plot, opening onto the square by cutlery. Its wood panel facade, with a small brick filling, has overflowing vertical and horizontal elements, designed to be visible while the rest of the structure was initially coated. The carved beams of billets and accolades, typical of the early 16th century, rest on adorned stone posts, forming a gallery. These architectural details make it possible to date the building of this period, although it probably replaced an earlier building.

In the 19th century, works were attested to in 1822, during which period the facade was probably renovated. The building is listed as Historical Monuments on April 25, 1944 for its facade and roof, characteristic of late medieval civil architecture. Today, owned by the municipality of Cologne, in Gers, it hosts the premises of the Syndicat d'Initiative, testifying to its adaptation to contemporary uses.

The location of the presbytery on the Place de la Halle and its state of conservation — considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10) — make it an important heritage element of the village. The carved stone poles and the decoration of the wooden panels, although partially modified in the 19th century, illustrate the Renaissance craftsmanship in southwestern France. No information is available on any specific sponsors or historical occupants.

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