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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 3 rue Pas-du-Minage and impasse Tout-y-Fault in La Rochelle is an emblematic civilian building built in the 16th century. Its architecture reflects the techniques of the time, with a wide span facade framed with two narrower spans, covered with a slate feel on a wooden structure. The staircase leading to the floors, made of wood, contrasts with that of the basement, carved in stone, illustrating a hierarchy of materials according to usage.

The house was listed as historic monuments by ministerial decree on 7 October 1931, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This protection applies specifically to facades and roofs, the most representative elements of its Renaissance style. The ground floor and main staircase were redesigned in the 19th century, partially adapting the building to modern needs while maintaining its historic character.

The decor of the meneau cross, characteristic of the windows of this period, makes it possible to accurately date the construction of the house. This architectural detail, combined with the structure of wood and slate, makes it a rare testimony of the urban habitat of the 16th century Rochelais. The house is part of a historical area where the buildings of this period, although few, recall the port and commercial importance of La Rochelle to the Renaissance.

No information is available about the original owners or the specific uses of the house over the centuries. The sources mention only its current status as a protected monument and its exact address, without specifying whether it is open to the public or used for residential, cultural or tourist purposes.

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