La maison de Martinas dite des Trois Pendus
Listed since 1926, this 13th-15th century house in the upper town owes its originality to its tripartite window with an apotropaic dragon. The columns with capitals sculpted in the shape of heads evoke the tragic legend of the rope-maker and his daughters…
Built between the 13th and 15th centuries in the upper town, its façade is listed as a historical monument.
historical data since 1926.
Above a shopping arcade, it's the building's tripartite window that catches the eye. Indeed, its pediment is adorned in the center with a fire-breathing dragon or chimera. This apotropaic detail is intended to ward off bad luck and deflect malevolent influences. These decorative refinements suggest the financial well-being of the building's owner.
The capitals of each column depict sculpted heads. This unique architectural feature has given rise to several legends, the most famous being that of the rope maker. The story goes that this house belonged to a rope maker who had two daughters. In his absence, they received their suitor. However, their father unexpectedly returned and, stung to the quick, decided to redeem his honor and that of his daughters by hanging the two young men. This proved disastrous, as one of the young men was the son of a lord who, overcome with rage and grief, had the rope maker hanged in turn.
This house is privately owned and inhabited. It is never open to the public, even during European Heritage Days.
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- Listed historic site and monument
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Near the Porte de Quirieu.
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From 01/01 to 31/12 every day.
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