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The house at 31 rue Dupacy in La Rochelle is a typical example of 16th-century civil architecture, although some sources suggest a possible dating from the early 17th century. It is distinguished by its wood panel structure, characteristic of the urban buildings of the period, as well as its central wooden staircase, designed in screws, which serves the floors. The presence of a posterior lateral court adds to its architectural interest, reflecting the constraints and domestic uses of the period.

This house survived the siege of La Rochelle in 1628, a major event in local history, which made it a witness to the urban transformations and religious conflicts that marked the region. The facades and roofs were protected by a registration order for the Historic Monuments on 20 June 1928, highlighting their heritage value. The precise location, confirmed by Merimée data and GPS coordinates, places the building in the historic heart of the city, an area marked by a rich commercial and maritime past.

The building illustrates the construction techniques in force before the 17th century, with wood-pan elevations that contrast with later stone buildings. Its state of conservation, though partial, offers an overview of the bourgeois or artisanal dwellings of La Rochelle at a time when the city played a key role in Atlantic commerce. The Creative Commons license associated with the available photographs facilitates the distribution of its image, contributing to its heritage reputation.

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