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Origin and history

The house at 25 Raspail Street in Limoges is a civil building dating from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, as evidenced by the 1777 vintage engraved on its facade. This building is distinguished by its two doors in basket handle, adorned with ironwork prints of great finesse. These decorative elements, typical of the local handicrafts of the era, are organized around the central vintage, from which start radiant volutes clinging to other curved patterns, creating a harmonious and symmetrical ensemble.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 3 October 1946, the protection concerns specifically wrought iron impossibility (cadastral reference EH 185). This type of decoration, both functional and aesthetic, illustrates the know-how of the 18th century Limousin blacksmiths. The house, although discreet in its global architecture, thus embodies a precious artisanal and urban heritage, characteristic of the bourgeois or artisanal houses of Limoges at this time.

The location of the building, in the city centre of Limoges (Haute-Vienne department), makes it a witness to the urbanization and beautification of the city under the Old Regime. Raspail Street, like other arteries in the historic heart, concentrates several buildings with similar architectural details, reflecting a time when art ironwork played a major role in the visual identity of facades. Today, the monument remains accessible from the public space, offering passersby an overview of this often unknown heritage.

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