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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 4 Victor-Hugo Square in Arras is an iconic 18th century building. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, is distinguished by its representative architecture of this period, with a facade and roof inscribed in the additional inventory by ministerial decree in 1948. Its location in the heart of the city, on a major square, underlines its importance in the historic urban landscape.

Arras, the city of Pas-de-Calais, experienced a period of marked architectural development in the 18th century, particularly under the influence of classical and Baroque styles. The bourgeois houses of that time often reflected the economic prosperity of the region, linked to trade in textiles and handicrafts. This type of building, typical of town planning, served both as a residence and as a symbol of social status for the wealthy families of the city.

The protection of its façade and roof reflects its heritage value, although the available sources do not specify its original use or its potential historic owners.

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