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The building at 28 Kervégan Street in Nantes is a representative building from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. Built in an architectural style typical of this period, it is distinguished by its facades and roofs, which have been protected for their heritage value. The inscription of this building as a historical monument, by order of 19 December 1984, underlines its importance in the urban landscape of Nantes.

The building is located in the area of Feydeau Island, an emblematic area of Nantes, known for its 18th century architectural heritage. This neighbourhood, marked by the port and commercial activity of the time, reflects the economic growth of the city. The buildings of this period, like that of Kervégan Street, bear witness to the prosperity of the Nantes traders and shipowners, as well as their influence on local urban planning.

The protected elements of the building, i.e. the facades and roofs on the street and on the courtyard, were officially inscribed by an order dated 5 December 1984. This protection is part of a broader approach to preserving Nantes' architectural heritage, as evidenced by the reference to this building in specialized works such as L'île Feydeau : Nantes - Loire-Atlantique, published in 1992. This book, co-written by Gilles Bienvenu and Françoise Lelièvre, highlights the importance of this type of construction in the city's urban history.

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