Classification of the façade 20 février 1920 (≈ 1920)
Order of protection for Historical Monuments.
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Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façade: by order of 20 February 1920
Origin and history
The building located Place des Héros in Arras is a monument whose facade was classified by ministerial decree on 20 February 1920. This classification makes it a protected element of the French architectural heritage, although details of its history or initial construction are not specified in the available sources. Its exact address, 4 Heroes Square, corresponds to a central area of the city, marked by dense historical urbanization.
Arras, the city of Pas-de-Calais in the Hauts-de-France region, experienced a major reconstruction after the First World War, during which many buildings were restored or preserved for their heritage value. The buildings of this time, often characterized by stone or brick facades, reflect local architectural styles and the needs of housing or shops in the city centre. Their protection responds to a desire to preserve the memory of traditional buildings and construction techniques.
The location of this building, noted with average accuracy (level 5/10 according to the Merimée base), suggests that it fits into a wider urban complex, possibly linked to the commercial or residential history of Arras. No information is available on its current use, whether it is a public visit, a rental or a private office. Sources are limited to administrative data and its protection under Historic Monuments.