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Origin and history

The building at 9 rue Jeanne-d'Arc in Orléans is part of a coherent architectural complex, the result of a 19th century municipal ordinance. This regulation has imposed uniformity of heights (aligned cornices) and levels (standardized floor strips), while allowing for a diversity of facades. The aim was to harmonize the street to highlight St. Croix Cathedral, creating a balanced urban perspective.

The protection of this building, by order of 23 January 1945, specifically concerns its façade and its cover. This choice reflects the heritage importance of this architectural unit, typical of the 19th century urban policies in France. The rue Jeanne-d'Arc, lined with houses of various styles but on the same scale, illustrates an aesthetic and functional planning desire, rare for the time.

The location of the building, close to the cathedral, highlights its role in the landscape composition of the historic centre of Orleans. Available data (Mérimée database, Insee code 45234) confirm its anchoring in the Loiret department in the Centre-Val de Loire region. No additional information is provided on its past or present uses, or on any owners or architects.

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