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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 22 Napoleon Street on Aix Island is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Its inscription, dated 5 May 1931, specifically concerns its facade and roof, architectural elements considered representative of the local heritage. The building is located in an island environment marked by a military and maritime history, peculiar to this commune of Charente-Maritime.

The Île-d'Aix, attached to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and to the Charente-Maritime department (code Insee 17004), is a small area with a rich past. Traditional houses, like this one, often reflect the adaptation of buildings to the geographical and climatic constraints of the island. Their preservation contributes to the collective memory of a place where port activities, coastal defence and community life have long coexisted.

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