Building à Bordeaux en Gironde

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Origin and history

The building located 7 Place du Parlement in Bordeaux is part of a coherent architectural complex of the eighteenth century, characterized by a rigorous ordinance. The building, made of cut stone, features a commercial ground floor, two noble floors and a third attic treatise, all crowned by a balustrade cornice. The windows are equipped with wrought iron balconies, while carved masks and shells adorn the keys of yousures. Its construction dates back to 1754, as part of the development of the former Place du Marché Royal, renamed Place du Parlement.

The façade and roof of the building were inscribed in the Historic Monuments by order of 17 April 1952, thus recognizing their heritage value. The stylistic homogeneity of the square reflects the architectural canons of the time, combining functionality (commercial ground floor) and prestige (noble floors). The sculpted details and wrought iron balconies illustrate the craftsmanship of the Enlightenment, a period when Bordeaux is experiencing economic growth linked to maritime commerce.

The exact address, 7 place du Parlement (33000 Bordeaux), corresponds to the code Insee 33063 (Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine). Although GPS location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), the building remains a major testimony of the 18th century Bordeaux town planning, marked by projects of beautification and modernization of the city.

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