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This building, located at 45 rue des Carmeles in Orléans, is a construction by architect Benoît Lebrun, a prominent figure of the revolutionary period. Built in 1794 on the site of the former convent of the Great Carmelites, it is the only survivor of a set of seven buildings with identical facades, forming a homogeneous island. The building, classified as Historic Monument, retained its initial arrangements despite a coating covering the top three levels. Its bays, framed by leggings, and its ground floor, partially modified by the addition of a tromeau, testify to its original architecture.

Inside, the building houses a straight wooden staircase with balusters, as well as floors and a frame still in place since its construction. These elements, combined with the facade, illustrate the architectural style of the late eighteenth century. The building was fully registered by order of 18 March 2013, thus recognizing its heritage value. Its history is closely linked to the urban transformation of Orleans after the Revolution, where the ancient religious spaces were reinvested for civil purposes.

The location of the building, near the former convent of the Great Carmelites, underlines its role in the reorganization of the post-revolutionary city. Although its geographical accuracy is considered poor (level 5/10), its official address and registration as Historic Monuments make it a rare testimony of this time. Available sources, including Monumentum, confirm its importance in the Orléan heritage, both for its architecture and its historical context.

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