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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building at the 18th of the Grande-Place in Arras is a monument whose façade was classified by ministerial decree on 7 February 1920. This classification makes it a protected element of the French architectural heritage, although the information available on its specific history remains limited. The building now belongs to a private company, which may explain the restrictions on access or visits to the public.

Arras, emblematic city of the Hauts-de-France, has had an urban history marked by its commercial and strategic role since the Middle Ages. The buildings of the Grande-Place, often built between the 17th and 19th centuries, reflect this past prosperity. This type of building, typical of historic city centres, served both as a place of residence, trade and sometimes as a social representation for bourgeois families or local corporations.

Their preservation today contributes to the development of regional heritage.

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