Registration historical monument 5 mai 1931 (≈ 1931)
Front and roof protection per stop.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facade and roof: inscription by decree of 5 May 1931
Origin and history
The house at 20 Marengo Street on Aix Island is a historic monument whose remarkable elements, namely the façade and roof, were inscribed by ministerial decree on May 5, 1931. This building illustrates the preserved domestic architecture of this iconic island of Charente-Maritime, now integrated into the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
L'Île-d'Aix, a commune in Insee Code 17004, is part of the district of La Rochelle and the department of Charente-Maritime. This type of house, typical of local buildings, reflects island built heritage, often marked by adaptation to geographical and climatic constraints. Such dwellings were generally used as residences for families associated with maritime or military activities, which were very present in this strategic area.
The precise location of this monument, although noted as "passible" (level 5/10) in the databases, corresponds to the official address recorded in the Merimée database. No additional information is available on its current use, whether it is a public opening, a rental or a residential function.
The partial protection of this building, limited to its façade and roof, underscores the importance attached to the conservation of the exterior architectural elements, characteristic of the island's traditional buildings. This early inscription (1931) shows a desire to preserve the local heritage from the beginning of the twentieth century.
No details are provided on any owners, architects or historic occupants of this house. The available sources (Monumentum, internal data) also do not mention any significant events associated with this site, apart from its classification as a historical monument.
The island context of Iles-d'Aix, marked by its military history and geographical isolation, has probably influenced the construction methods and materials used for this house. The island's buildings were often designed to withstand the weather and the specificities of the ocean climate, while meeting the needs of a population primarily oriented towards the sea or the defence of the territory.
