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Origin and history

The State-owned houses, known as "genius houses", are located on the Île-d'Aix, an island commune of Charente-Maritime in New Aquitaine. These buildings, whose facades and roofs are protected, bear witness to an architectural heritage linked to the military and administrative history of the island. Their listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 19 May 1931 underlines their heritage value, although their exact use and construction period are not specified in the available sources.

The Island of Aix, strategic by its position at sea, has often been associated with military or logistical functions, notably under the Old Regime and in the 19th century. Houses of this type could be used as accommodation for officers, military engineers, or administrative staff. Their preservation reflects the importance attached to this built heritage, characteristic of small island communities where space and resources were limited.

Their location near the Town Hall suggests a central role in local life, without additional details being accessible.

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