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English translation

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History

The house is situated in the old part of the town, facing the auditoire. In the 16th century, it is composed of a wing in length. In the 18th century, it is enlarged by a wing at right angles on the southern side. The part of the façade corresponding to the present stairwell was redone in the second half of the 16th century. It presents a large door with a round arch, surmounted by two openings framed by a crossette moulding. The 18th century wing reflects a certain simplicity with regular openings. A door, restored in the 19th century, allows access to the courtyard from the rue de l'Auditoire and its form corresponds to the view of 1750 except for the crown which has disappeared. At the beginning of the 18th century, the dwelling is provided with interior comfort similar to that of a grand townhouse: suspended staircase with decorative wrought-iron balustrade, wainscoting, parquet floors and fireplaces in numerous rooms. The decorations (wainscoting) of the dining room are of the early 18th century, those of the yellow room date from the end of this period. Wainscoting dating from the middle of the 18th century is also visible in a small room with painted overdoors as well as in the library. The interior decorations of this house highlight the evolution of taste over a century and the owner's desire to conform to it.