The " DAHU " mansion in Toulouse !.
INTRODUCTION :
This mansion and its outbuildings have charged owners many times throughout history, resulting in continuous changes to its architecture.
This private mansion in the center of Toulouse is characterized by a blend of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.
It features façade made of terracotta brick, typical of Toulouse, as well as numerous sculpted elements, including many lions !.
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HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE :
-The building :
The construction of this beautiful mansion tock place between 1460 and 1470 for " Pierre Dahu " , a " Capitouls " it's an administrator of Toulouse.
At that time, the mansion had a rectangular shape.
The walls visible on the façade were already part of the mansion.
A t the top of the façades, " mâchicoulis " were added, serving a more decorative than defensive purpose !.
It was modified in 1532 by " GUILLAUME de TOURNOER ", President of the Parlement of Toulouse.
It was during the construction of the " Ozenne Street " in 1910 that the western façade was restored, and two large Gothic windows, which has disappeared in the 18th. century, were recreated.
-The tower :
It was built in two stages !.
-At 16th. century :
The first renovation of the tower began in 1532.
On the western side, the doorway is enhanced by a sculpted stone ensemble extending over four levels.
Among the many decorative elements are : " sculpted lions, Corinthian and Ionic capitals, pilasters, and a funerary urn " !.
The coat of arms of the family who owned the property can be seen on the façade of the tower.
-After the 16th. century :
The first alteration took place in the mid-17th. century, when the tower was completed and the tower was completed and the turret was built.
At the foot of this magnificent tower is a small doorway leading to a staircase, it the basement, you can discover two cellars !.
One of the cellars is Renaissance in style.
It features splendid vaulted ceilings supported by a central pillar.
Built at the same time as the tower, it replaced the floor of the Gothic house.
The curved staircase is the largest Renaissance style staircase in Toulouse !.
On the top floor, there are two rooms .
In the first, you can admire a ceiling with beams decorated with painted motifs.
The side turret ends in a narrow room with four windows.
The magnificent mansion of the downtown of Toulouse has been listed as a historic monument since 1925 !.
Well, my friends, that's all for today.
I hope you've enjoyed the fascinating history of this magnificent mansion in Toulouse.
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Adress : 9 Ozenne Street 31 000 Toulouse.
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