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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 5 rue des Bouchers in Strasbourg is a historic monument registered since 1929. This civilian building, built in the 4th quarter of the 18th century, is distinguished by protected architectural elements: its door (vantaux included) and its balcony. These features reflect the architectural style of the time in the Alsatian region, which was then marked by both French and German influence.

Strasbourg, a strategic city in the 18th century, was a cultural and commercial crossroads between France and the German-speaking territories. The bourgeois houses of this period, like this one, often illustrated the social status of their owners. Their location in the city centre, close to shopping routes such as Rue des Bouchers, highlighted their connection to local economic activities, including handicrafts and food trade.

The inscription in the title of historical monuments in 1929 reflects the desire to preserve the Alsatian architectural heritage after the return of the region to France in 1918. This protection specifically targeted decorative elements (door and balcony), typical of the urban facades of the Enlightenment century. No information is available on any owners or architects associated with this building.

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