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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 30 Marengo Street on Aix Island is a monument listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory. Its classification specifically concerns the facade and roof, protected by a decree dated 5 May 1931. This building illustrates the typical architecture of this Charente island, marked by its maritime and strategic history, especially because of its position in the open sea, near La Rochelle.

Aix Island, part of the department of Charente-Maritime (New Aquitaine region), has long played a key role in coastal defence and trade. Traditional houses, like this one, often reflect an adaptation to island constraints: local materials, weather resistance, and integration into a dense urban fabric. Although the details of its exact origin or historical occupants are lacking, its inscription reflects its heritage value in an environment where the old building is relatively rare and protected.

The location of the house, specified as "passable" (note 5/10) in the databases, suggests an approximate address, confirmed by GPS coordinates pointing to Marengo Street. No information is available about its current use (visit, rental, accommodation), or about any key characters or events related to its history. The sources are limited to the Merimée data and the Monumentum platform, without additional local archives or extensive research.

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