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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located Place des Héros in Arras is a monument whose facade was classified by order of 1 September 1919. This classification makes it a protected element of the French architectural heritage, although details of its history or construction are not specified in the available sources. Its exact address, 16 Heroes Square, corresponds to a central area of the city, marked by a significant historical and urban location.

Arras, the city of Pas-de-Calais in the Hauts-de-France region, has had a rich history, notably marked by the global conflicts of the twentieth century. The buildings of this period, often rebuilt or preserved, reflect architectural styles and local memory issues. This type of building, with a classified façade, illustrates the importance attached to the conservation of the built environment after the destruction of the First World War, in an area deeply affected by the fighting.

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