On the heights of the causse (limestone plateau) bearing its name, dominating the Dordogne Lotoise valley, at the gateway to the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park (UNESCO World Geopark), the "town with the seven towers" is organised around its centre. The striking built heritage is best explored by strolling through the small pedestrian streets with their numerous shops. This is a town where life is good all year round, offering cultural events taking place according to the rhythm of the seasons, markets featuring local products and a vibrant gastronomy. The town has all the amenities, health professionals and educational facilities one might require. Close to the Place de la Halle and the Palais de la Raymondie, the house is situated on the corner of two streets. It stands alongside a small, open square where its facades, elegantly weathered by time, enjoy a generous amount of light and even a view of the surrounding countryside. This is a very tranquil part of town, whatever the season, and the local community life can be appreciated every day.

The house

With a rectangular floor plan, the building has four levels, including an attic floor that could be converted. The house is topped by a hip roof with three pitches clad in local flat tiles. The edifice is thought to date back to the 13th or 14th century. The rendering, which bears the scars of time, reveals here and there stones that testify to this period. There are also simple trompe-l'oeil windows, perhaps highlighting those that were once filled in, but above all the chosen architectural rhythm and its symmetry.

The ground floor
The shop floor of approximately 68 m2 is embellished on the eastern side by large arcades and a side door, all three topped by pointed and chamfered arches. The side door opens onto the entrance hall, which features an elegant double-quarter-turn wooden staircase, with landings, leading to the upper floors. The walls are lime-plastered and the floor is laid with black and white chequered tiles. There is a technical room on this level, as well as a door to the shop. This has been sealed off in order to preserve the independence of the floors decided for the time being. Two arches are visible above the 19th century openings to the south, including a fine example of a door frame with an ornamental carved lintel. The wooden shop fronts, highlighted by the partly pebbled pavement, enhance the authenticity of the place. The area devoted to the shop alone represents about 50 m2, excluding toilets. The premises are pleasant and very bright. The thresholds of the two entrances share the same chequered floor as the hall, while the rest of the floor is laid with extra large tiles, thereby visually expanding the space. The walls and ceiling are finished in light colours. The old fireplace and its wooden mantle have been preserved. The deliberately sober and subtle decor is suited to a wide range of projects. Most recently, an art gallery was installed here.

The first floor
This level is currently used as an office with a surface area of approximately 69 m2. The floor is pleasant and bathed in a beautiful luminosity. The "caramel" tones of the old patinated ladder parquet contrasts with the light colour of the walls. The main room (approx. 55 m2) has a small wooden fireplace with a marble hearth. A semi-partition creates a separation between a work area and the open space, serving a functional kitchen, as well as a complete bathroom, including a shower.

The second floor
This level features a two-bedroom flat with a surface area of about 69 m2, which is currently still being rented out. It includes a living room with an open kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room with double access, as well as useful storage space. This floor is very bright and offers a view of the surrounding countryside. The flat is not directly overlooked. The old parquet floor has been partly covered with seagrass. The walls are painted in light colours. The bedroom following on from the living room to the west has a fireplace similar to the one in the office on the first floor.