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Origin and history

The building located at 33 rue Jeanne-d The aim of this regulation was to standardize the heights of the cornices and of the upstairs banners to highlight the nearby cathedral. Each facade, although stylistically distinct, respects a common scale, creating visual harmony in the street.

The Second World War marked a turning point for this building: destroyed during the bombings, it was rebuilt identically after 1945. This faithful reconstruction has preserved the architectural unity of the street, while integrating the building into the protected heritage. The facade and roof were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 23 January 1945, highlighting their historical and aesthetic value.

The Jeanne d'Arc Street, with its aligned buildings, illustrates an urban desire to create a majestic setting around the Cathedral of Orleans. The original municipal ordinance reflected a planned approach to urban planning, rare for the time, where collective aesthetics prevailed over individual initiatives. Today, this building reflects both this urban vision and post-war reconstruction efforts.

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