Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 22 Marengo Street on Aix Island is a monument listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory. Its inscription, dated 5 May 1931, specifically concerns its facade and roof, architectural elements considered remarkable. The building is located in an island context marked by a military and maritime history, typical of this area of New Aquitaine.

The Île-d'Aix, attached to the Charente-Maritime department and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, has long played a strategic role in coastal defence. Traditional houses, like this one, often reflect the adaptation of buildings to island constraints, while at the same time attesting to the way of life of the inhabitants. Although little precise information is available on this particular house, its ranking underscores its heritage importance in an environment where civil architecture is surrounded by military remains.

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