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Origin and history

The Cour des Couples is a historical monument located in Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin department, in the Grand Est region. This building, built in the second half of the eighteenth century, is a representative example of the civil architecture of this period in the city. It is distinguished by its location in the heart of the historic centre, 9 rue des Couples, an emblematic street in Strasbourg.

Ranked as historic monuments since 1927, this building reflects the heritage importance attached to this type of construction. Its classification reflects the desire to preserve the architectural traces of past centuries, particularly those related to the urbanisation of Strasbourg. Although precise architectural details are not mentioned in the available sources, its status as a protected monument underscores its role in local history.

Strasbourg, at the time of the construction of the Court of Couples, was a dynamic city under French influence, marked by significant urban and cultural development. The buildings of this period often reflected the needs of an expanding bourgeoisie, as well as the stylistic evolutions of the eighteenth century. The Court of Couples fits into this context, although the archives do not specify its initial use or its possible original owners.

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