Construction of building 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
Period of construction representative of the eighteenth century.
24 mars 1975
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 24 mars 1975 (≈ 1975)
Front and roof protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
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Origin and history
The building at 33 Rue des Grandes-Poteries in Alençon is a typical example of 18th-century civil architecture. Its windows and balconies illustrate the sober and functional style enjoyed by the province's trading bourgeoisie at that time. This type of construction reflects the values of an enlightened society, where local economic development resulted in housing adapted to the needs of merchants and artisans.
The façade and roof of this building were protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on 24 March 1975. This official recognition underscores its heritage interest as a witness to the urban transformations of Alençon in the Enlightenment. The building is part of a historic area where artisanal activity, especially related to pottery, marked the development of the city.
The location of the building, although documented (exact address and INSEE code 61001 for Alençon in the Orne), has a geographical accuracy that is considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10). This assessment reflects the limitations of the available geolocation data, without calling into question its identification in the urban fabric. Sources indicate a slight discrepancy between the official address (n°33) and the approximate GPS location (n°31), which is common in heritage bases.
