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Origin and history

The house at 17 Rue Rouget-de-Lisle in Narbonne is a building whose origins date back to two distinct periods: the second century for its Gallo-Roman remains, and the seventeenth century for its present structure. In 1641, it belonged to the island known as Île Saint-Bazile and formed a unique ensemble with the buildings of number 3 and 5 of Rue Fabert. Its architecture thus blends ancient and classical elements, testifying to a continuous occupation of the site since Antiquity.

The main entrance is marked by a low portal adorned with a console key and pilasters supporting an entablement. The decorations include roses and stylized triglyphs, typical of the seventeenth century. In the courtyard, a well with a curved margin characteristic of the era remains, while a double-flyed staircase, with superimposed ramps and hanging keys carved of mascarons, leads to the floors. A Gallo-Roman inscription of the second century, embedded in the wall, recalls the old vocation of the place.

Classified as a Historical Monument since 1946, the protection specifically concerns the door, its vantals, and antique inscription. These elements illustrate the superposition of the epochs: a medieval and modern habitat built on Roman foundations, reflecting the stratified history of Narbonne, a city marked by its Gallo-Roman past and its urban development in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The current location, although documented (17 rue Rouget-de-Lisle), suffers from poor accuracy (note 5/10), with an approximate GPS address (15 rue Rouget-de-Lisle). No information is available on its access to the public or its contemporary use (visits, rentals).

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