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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 2 Bis Grand-Place in Arras (Pas-de-Calais) is a historical monument whose protection is specific to the façade. This classification, formalized by decree on 18 November 1919, is part of a post-First World War context, when many damaged or emblematic buildings were subjected to preservation measures. The exact location, although noted as "passable" (level 5/10), corresponds to the historical address of the Merimée base, confirming its anchoring in the city centre of Arras, a city marked by its architectural heritage and urban history.

Arras, the capital of Pas-de-Calais in the Hauts-de-France region, suffered major destruction during the First World War because of its proximity to the front. The classifications of monuments such as this building reflect a desire to rebuild and preserve the visual identity of the city. The facades, often decorated, played a central role in the aesthetics of public squares, symbols of prosperity and urban continuity.

Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée data) do not detail its original use, its protection suggests a heritage value recognized since the mid-war.

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