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Origin and history

The house at 16 rue Ferdinand-Philippart in Bordeaux is a 18th-century civil building. This building, whose street façade is protected, illustrates the Bordeaux architectural heritage of that time. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 12 May 1927 bears witness to its heritage importance, although details of its history or its occupants remain little documented in available sources.

In the 18th century, Bordeaux experienced a marked economic and urban boom, thanks in particular to the maritime and wine trade. The bourgeois houses, like the one on Rue Ferdinand-Philippart, reflect this prosperity through neat facades and characteristic architectural elements. These homes often served as residences for local traders or notables, playing a central role in the social and economic life of the city. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the evolution of the Bordeaux urban fabric.

The location of this house, originally referenced as being on the old Rue de la Bourse, highlights its anchoring in a historical area linked to commercial activities. Ferdinand-Philippart Street, later renamed, thus preserves traces of this past. The partial inscription of the building (only the facade) suggests a desire to preserve the most representative elements of its time, while allowing further adaptations for its contemporary use.

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