Construction of building 1600-1700 (≈ 1650)
Estimated construction period in the 17th century.
1er juillet 1954
Classification of stairs
Classification of stairs 1er juillet 1954 (≈ 1954)
Inscription of wrought iron stairs and ramps.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The two monumental staircases juxtaposed, with their wrought iron ramp: inscription by order of 1 July 1954
Origin and history
The building located at 11 rue Henri-Martin in Agen is an emblematic 17th century building, typical of the civil architecture of this period. Although little detailed information is available on its history, its protection under the Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance, especially for its two monumental staircases juxtaposed with wrought iron ramps. These architectural elements, inscribed by decree of 1 July 1954, testify to the craftsmanship and taste for ornamentation of the period.
In the 17th century, Agen, then integrated into the province of Guyenne, was a dynamic city marked by urban and commercial growth. The buildings of this period often reflected the prosperity of the owners, bourgeois or noble, and served as both a residence and a symbol of social status. Monumental stairs, like those in this building, were elements of prestige, designed to impress visitors and affirm the wealth of their sponsors.
Their preservation today offers an overview of the architectural evolution and lifestyles of the modern era in Aquitaine.
