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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building at 46 Grande-Place in Arras is a monument whose façade was classified by ministerial decree on 18 December 1919. This ranking, which occurred shortly after the First World War, underscores its heritage importance in a city marked by massive destruction during the conflict. The protection concerns only the facade, reflecting a choice of targeted preservation in a context of reconstruction.

The location of the building, on the Great Place of Arras, emblematic square of the city, suggests its integration into a major historic urban complex. The building now belongs to a private company, which limits its accessibility to the public. No information is available on its current use (visits, rental, accommodation) or on its history prior to 1919.

The department of Pas-de-Calais, where Arras is located, experienced intense urbanization in the 19th century, linked to industrialization and commerce. The buildings of the Grande-Place, often built between the 17th and 19th centuries, served both as places of residence, commerce and social representation for the wealthy classes. Their preservation after 1918 reflected a desire to preserve the memory of a city deeply transformed by war.

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