Initial construction XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
First phase of pre-revolutionary barracks.
1856
Construction of the ride
Construction of the ride 1856 (≈ 1856)
Addition of modern military equipment.
Fin du XIXe siècle
Military nursing
Military nursing Fin du XIXe siècle (≈ 1995)
Buildings built for care.
25 décembre 2015
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 25 décembre 2015 (≈ 2015)
Protection of facades and remarkable elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Bourcier district comprising the facades and roofs of the Eylau courtyard as well as two coach passages, the facades and roofs of the Cour d'Orléans with the concierge's dressing room and guard corps, the facades and roofs and the carpentry structure as well as its water and pump, the facades and roofs of the entrance pavilions, as well as the facades and roofs of the buildings overlooking the Guynemer courtyard with their returns along the Othenin and Arquebuse streets, as well as the fence walls along the streets of the Arquebus, the Four and Othenin, appearing in the By section cadastre, parcel 42: inscription by order of 25 December 2015
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Origin and history
The Bourcier district, located in Compiègne in Hauts-de-France, is a military complex composed of two main courts: the Cour d'Eylau (neighborhood Bourcier) and the Cour d'Orléans (also known as Jeanne d'Arc). These spaces, accompanied by a ride built in 1856 and an infirmary built at the end of the 19th century, testify to the gradual adaptation of barracks to military needs, from the Ancien Régime to the Third Republic. The evolution of the site has resulted in a rationalisation of its plan and the addition of modern equipment, sometimes leading to the modification or disappearance of 18th century structures.
The architecture of the Bourcier district is distinguished by a stylistic unit of classic sobriety, despite successive changes. The protected elements include the facades and roofs of the Eylau and Orléans courtyards, the ride with its structure, water and pump, and the entrance pavilions and fence walls bordering the adjacent streets. These features are a representative example of architectural transformations related to military needs, while maintaining a clear visual consistency.
Ranked Historic Monument by order of 25 December 2015, the Bourcier district now belongs to a public institution of intercommunal cooperation. Its history reflects the changes in French military infrastructure, from a pre-revolutionary organization to a structure adapted to the demands of the 19th and 20th centuries. The location of the site, in the heart of Compiègne, underlines its importance in urban planning and local history, although its geographical accuracy is considered satisfactory a priori according to available sources.
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