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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located in 21 Place du Général-de-Gaulle (formerly Grand-Place) in Lille is a monument whose heritage value has been recognized by an inscription under the title of Historic Monuments. Only its façade on the street and its roof are subject to official protection, which was given effect by ministerial decree in 1944. This measure reflects the architectural or historical significance of the building in the Lille urban landscape, although details of its origin or initial use are not specified in the available sources.

The location of the building, on the current Place du Général-de-Gaulle – formerly known as Grand Place – underscores its anchoring in the historic heart of Lille. This square, the central centre of the city for centuries, has always concentrated buildings for commercial, residential or institutional purposes. The inscription of 1944 takes place in a post-Second World War context, when the preservation of French heritage becomes a priority to rebuild a collective identity after the destruction.

However, no information is available on any owners, architects or significant events related to this specific building.

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