Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at the 27th of the Grande-Place in Arras is a historical monument whose protection covers the facade. This ranking, which has been official since a decree of September 1, 1919, underscores its heritage interest in a post-World War I context, when the reconstruction and preservation of the old building became major issues. The exact location, confirmed by the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates, places this building in the heart of the city, in an area marked by a dense urban history.

Arras, capital of Pas-de-Calais, has always been an economic and cultural crossroads in the Hauts-de-France. The buildings of the Great Place, like this one, often reflect the civil architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries, when the local bourgeoisie and commercial activities boosted the city. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée data) do not specify the date of construction or the initial uses of the building, its early ranking indicates an aesthetic or historical value recognized from the beginning of the twentieth century.

These buildings were part of everyday life, sheltering housing, shops or workshops, while contributing to the visual identity of the square.

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