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The log house of Cazères, located at 6 rue du Bourguet, is a historic monument registered since 1973. It illustrates a civil construction characteristic of South-West France in the 17th century. Its architecture combines a ground floor in pebbly masonry and floors in straight wooden panels, with a brick trimming. The windows on the first floor, with small tiles, could date back to the late seventeenth or eighteenth century, adding a touch of authenticity to this building.

The structure has a corbellation supported by the intermediate floor coverings, a common technique in half-timbered houses of the time. This type of construction reflects local know-how and materials available in the region, such as pebbles and bricks. The house, although partially localized (estimated at 5/10), remains a valuable architectural testimony of the urban history of Cazères.

The facades and roofs of this house, protected by ministerial decree, embody the built heritage of the Haute-Garonne. Their preservation makes it possible to understand the evolution of construction techniques and lifestyles in the southwest between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The approximate address, 4 rue Gambetta, suggests a central location in the municipality, although geographical data still need to be refined.

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