Initial construction period XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Presumed start of building.
XIVe siècle
Continuation of work
Continuation of work XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Second period of construction mentioned.
10 décembre 1949
Classification of carved lintel
Classification of carved lintel 10 décembre 1949 (≈ 1949)
Protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
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Origin and history
The building of 22 Rue de la Prefecture in Nice is a building whose origins date back to the 13th and 14th centuries, according to available data. Ranked a Historic Monument, it is distinguished by a carved lintel located on the first floor of the staircase, protected by ministerial decree since 10 December 1949. This architectural element is the only element explicitly mentioned as the subject of a conservation measure, stressing its heritage importance in a medieval urban context.
The location of the building in the historic centre of Nice reflects the gradual urbanization of the city during the Middle Ages. The Alpes-Maritimes, and more broadly the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, were marked by intense trade and architecture adapted to geographical and climatic constraints. The buildings of that time often served as both a dwelling, a place of commerce and a symbol of social status for their owners.
Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, indicate average geographic accuracy (level 5/10) for the exact location of the building. The registered official address (22 rue de la Prefecture) contrasts with a GPS approximation suggesting 31 Rue de la Prefecture, illustrating the challenges of mapping ancient monuments. No information is provided on its current accessibility or contemporary uses.
