Construction of building 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
Period of initial construction, 18th century.
22 décembre 1916
Front and roof classification
Front and roof classification 22 décembre 1916 (≈ 1916)
First official protection by ministerial decree.
16 juillet 2019
Registration of unprotected parties
Registration of unprotected parties 16 juillet 2019 (≈ 2019)
Extension of protection to surrounding buildings.
19 février 2020
Extended classification
Extended classification 19 février 2020 (≈ 2020)
Protection of adjacent courts, fountains and hotels.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facade and roofs: classification by decree of 22 December 1916; Unprotected parts of buildings around the Place de la Bourse (Box KM 112, 114, 168, 258): registration by order of 16 July 2019; The facades and roofs on streets and courtyards of the Hotel de la Douane, the floor of its courtyard and the fountain located in it, the Hotel de la Bourse and the hotels numbered from 2 to 18 bis, located in Place de la Bourse, as shown on the plan annexed to the decree (see KM 112, 114, 168, 258): classification by decree of 19 February 2020
Origin and history
The building located in 18 Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux is an 18th century building, integrated into a major architectural complex of the city. This monument is one of the emblematic buildings of the Place de la Bourse, symbol of the economic and urban influence of Bordeaux at that time. The façade and roofs of this building were classified by ministerial decree in 1916, highlighting their early heritage value. In 2019 and 2020, new protections were added, covering unclassified parts of surrounding buildings, as well as specific elements such as the Hotel de la Douane fountain and the interior courtyards.
The Place de la Bourse, conceived under the management of Tourny in the 18th century, illustrates the golden age of Bordeaux, marked by the maritime trade and the enrichment of the bourgeoisie. The surrounding buildings, including this one, reflect the classical French architecture, adapted to the needs of an expanding port city. Their preservation bears witness to the importance attached to this heritage, both for its aesthetics and for its role in Bordeaux urban history.
The successive protections (1916, 2019, 2020) show a willingness to continue to safeguard this set, while adapting to contemporary challenges of development. The building, although partially accessible via services such as room rental, remains above all a key element of Bordeaux's historic landscape, attracting visitors and researchers for its original architecture and economic context.
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