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Heritage classified

Origin and history

This house, located at 29 rue du Mining in La Rochelle, is a 17th and 18th century building, representative of the civil architecture of this period. It is distinguished by its arcade, an element protected and inscribed by ministerial decree in 1928, which gives it the status of Historical Monument. The precise location, although noted as "passable" (level 5/10), remains a point of interest for lovers of rock heritage.

La Rochelle, the major port of the Atlantic facade, experienced at that time an economic boom linked to maritime trade, particularly with the colonies. The bourgeois houses, like this one, reflect this prosperity through their neat facades and architectural details. The arcade, typical of the urban buildings of the period, served both as an aesthetic element and as a covered passage for pedestrians.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, indicate that this house is still located at the historic address, although tools such as Street View make it possible to refine its geolocation. No information is provided on its current access (visit, rental, or accommodation), suggesting a predominantly residential or heritage vocation.

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