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The house located at 15 rue Alexandre-Mari in Nice is a civil building built during the second half of the 18th century. It is a typical example of the Niçois domestic architecture of this time, marked by Baroque and classical influences. Although little documented, its preservation bears witness to the importance attached to the local urban heritage, notably through the protection of its remarkable elements: the entrance door and the staircase, inscribed by ministerial decree in 1949. These architectural details, often overlooked in private homes, emphasize the care taken to the decoration and functionality of interior spaces at this time.

Nice, in the 18th century, is a city in full transformation under the influence of the Kingdom of Sardinia, then France after 1792. The bourgeois houses, like that of Alexandre-Mari Street, reflect the economic and cultural development of the city, linked to the maritime trade and the increasing attraction for the Riviera. These homes served as both a residence and a symbol of social status for wealthy families. Their conservation today offers an overview of the lifestyles and construction techniques of the era, in a region where medieval urbanism gradually leaves room for more modern structures.

The location of the house, in the historic centre of Nice, corresponds to an area densely urbanized for centuries. The exact address, 15 rue Alexandre-Mari, is attested in heritage bases such as Mérimée, although geographical accuracy is considered "passable" (note of 5/10). This relative impreciseness may be due to subsequent urban changes or the lack of detailed cartographic sources for private buildings in this period. In spite of this, registration as a Historical Monument guarantees its official recognition and protection against irreversible changes.

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