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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located in 12 Victor-Hugo Square in Arras is an emblematic 18th century building, typical of the civil architecture of this period. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1948 highlights the heritage value of its facade and roof, elements protected for their style representative of the Arranged Town Planning of the Old Regime.

Arras, the town of Pas-de-Calais in the Hauts-de-France region, was at that time a dynamic economic and administrative centre, marked by a rising bourgeoisie and intense commercial activity. The houses of this period often reflected the social status of their owners, with neat facades and architectural details sought. This type of building was involved in structuring public squares, places of sociability and power.

The precise location of the house, confirmed by the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates, makes it a point of interest in the city centre. Although information on its original use or its occupants is missing from the available sources, its ranking reflects its importance in the local heritage. The accuracy of its location is assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), which facilitates its identification for visitors or researchers.

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