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The house located Place Gambetta (former Dauphine Square) in Bordeaux is part of a major 18th century urban project. Around 1745, the intendant of Tourny launched the creation of this square on lands west of Dauphine and Dijeaux Gates, as part of a vast plan of sanitation and beautification of the city. The aim of the project was to structure urban space by converging the main roads, while adopting a classic and harmonious aesthetic.

In 1750, the Jurats of Bordeaux made a loan to finance the construction of the uniform facades of the buildings surrounding the square. These houses, designed according to a standardized model, included an arcade ground floor, a noble floor with window doors decorated with mascarons and wrought iron balconies, as well as an attic and attic. In 1762, the architect proposed a simplified plan, removing the initial forebody and balustrades to adopt a sober entanglement and a discreet height. The square was only completed between 1770 and 1780, although its style remained representative of the first half of the 18th century.

The façade and roof of this house, located in 35 Gambetta Square, were protected by a decree of inscription under the title of Historic Monuments on November 15, 1927. This classification recognizes the heritage value of this architectural ensemble, a witness to the ambitious urban planning carried out under the Old Regime. Gambetta Square, with its clean-lined buildings and clear prospects, illustrates the legacy of the urban transformations initiated by Tourny's intendant and pursued by his successors.

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