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Origin and history

The house at 7 rue de l'Ail in Strasbourg is a historical monument built in the 4th quarter of the 18th century. This civil building, typical of the Strasbourg architecture of this period, is distinguished by its sculpted medallion overtaking the entrance door, an architectural element that motivated its inscription as historic monuments in 1929. The building is now the property of an association, although its access to the public (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

The inscription of this house as a historical monument, formalized by a decree of 13 June 1929, specifically concerns the carved medallion adorning its facade. This artistic detail reflects the know-how of the local artisans of the pre-revolutionary period in Alsace, then marked by a cultural influence both French and German. The rue de l'Ail, where the building is located, is also emblematic of the historic centre of Strasbourg, known for its preserved architectural heritage.

The sources available (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight the heritage value of this monument, while noting a geographical impreciseness in administrative data: the approximate address generated by GPS coordinates (18 rue de la Division Leclerc) differs from the official address indicated in the Merimée base (7 rue de l'Ail). This discrepancy illustrates the challenges of accurately locating monuments in heritage databases.

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