Construction of house 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
Estimated period of construction in the 18th century.
15 novembre 1927
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 15 novembre 1927 (≈ 1927)
Protection of the facade and roof.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The façade and the roof: inscription by decree of 15 November 1927
Origin and history
The house located in 7 Gambetta square in Bordeaux is an iconic 18th century building, typical of Bordeaux architecture of this time. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1927 bears witness to its heritage importance, especially for its facade and roof, elements protected by ministerial decree. Although the sources do not specify its original use, its style reflects the urban and architectural boom of Bordeaux under the Ancien Régime, marked by the influence of local elites and traders enriched by maritime commerce.
The location of this monument, in the heart of Bordeaux, corresponds to a major historical area, close to the squares and commercial axes that structured the city in the 18th century. At that time, Bordeaux was a dynamic port, linked to triangular trade and wine export, attracting an affluent bourgeoisie that invested in prestigious urban residences. The houses of this period, often decorated with stone façades and French roofs, illustrated the social status of their owners.
Today, this heritage offers a tangible testimony to the economic and social history of the region.
