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Origin and history

The building located on the 3rd of the Tremperie driveway in Nantes is a building built during the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. It represents an example of civil architecture of this period, marked by a sober and elegant style, typical of the Nantes urban buildings of the period. Its inscription in the inventory of historical monuments, by order of 2 July 1951, highlights its heritage interest, notably for its facade overlooking the Place du Bouffay, an emblematic place in the historic centre of Nantes.

The protection of this building is part of a broader approach to preserving the architectural heritage of Nantes, reflecting the importance attached to the 17th and 18th century buildings in this port city. These constructions bear witness to the economic prosperity of Nantes at that time, linked in particular to maritime and colonial trade. The building, although little documented in the available sources, thus embodies a pivotal period of local urban history, between tradition and modernity.

The available data mention a discrepancy in the dates of registration (1951 according to official sources, 1984 according to an isolated mention), but the decree of 2 July 1951 remains the legal reference confirmed. No information is provided on any owners, architects or significant events related to this building. Its exact address, 3 avenue de la Tremperie, is located in a central district, close to Place du Bouffay, the historic heart of the city.

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