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The Renaissance House of Cahors is an emblematic building of the first half of the sixteenth century, built in bricks. Originally, it had on the ground floor large arcades now walled, while the floors were illuminated by triple windows decorated with sculptures. Its spatial organization revolves around an inner courtyard, where a spiral staircase serves the various levels, connecting the main body on street to the back of the building.

The building finds its roots in a medieval construction of the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries, profoundly transformed in the sixteenth century. Major modifications include the replacement of medieval geminated windows with larger, Renaissance-like cross-sections, as well as the addition of a screw staircase between the two bodies of the building. This work reflects the evolution of architectural tastes and functional needs of the time.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 11 February 1911, this house illustrates the transition from medieval architecture to Renaissance architecture. Its state of conservation and its carved elements bear witness to this pivotal period. The precise location at 40 rue du Docteur-Bergougnoux in Cahors confirms its anchoring in the city's historic urban fabric.

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