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Origin and history

The house at 23 rue de l'Etoile in Nîmes is a rectangular building extended by a triangular courtyard shifted northward. Its facade, typical of the eighteenth century, is distinguished by two arches in the middle hanger on the ground floor and two windows on the first floor, opening onto a straight wrought iron balcony. The latter, dated from the late eighteenth century by its style, presents a central medallion representing a ship with sails deployed on a turbulent sea, perhaps evoking a artisanal sign or a bourgeois coat of arms.

The side panels of the balcony are adorned with florets and branched volutes, with complex recoils framed by double border motifs. The richness of this ironwork, combined with the architectural structure, suggests an easy order, probably linked to a bourgeois family or a prosperous craftsman. The house was partially classified as Historic Monument in 1964, with specific protection for its balcony, highlighting its heritage value.

The exact address, 23 rue de l'Etoile, corresponds to the code Insee 30189 in the department of Gard, in Occitanie region. Although the accuracy of its location is considered mediocre (note of 5/10), the building remains a notable architectural testimony of Nîmes, reflecting the stylistic and social influences of the late Old Regime. No information is available about its access to the public or its current use.

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