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Origin and history

The building located at 29 rue Jeanne-d The aim of this regulation was to standardize the heights of the cornices, the levels of the floor bands and the general scale of the facades, while allowing for a variety of styles. The objective was to create a perspective valuing St. Croix Cathedral, the focal point of the street.

This building, like many in this area, was destroyed during the Second World War bombings. Its identical reconstruction, completed in the post-war period, preserved the visual harmony of the street. The facade and cover were protected by an order of inscription under the Historic Monuments as early as 23 January 1945, highlighting their heritage value.

The rue Jeanne-d'Arc, with its rigorous alignment and its mastered architectural variations, illustrates an urban desire to reconcile unity and diversity. This project reflects the aesthetic and symbolic concerns of 19th-century planners, seeking to magnify religious monuments while guiding the development of the city. The post-Second World War reconstruction has perpetuated this vision, despite the destruction suffered.

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