Construction of house XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of initial building construction.
27 juin 1928
Registration of the arcade
Registration of the arcade 27 juin 1928 (≈ 1928)
Protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Arcade: registration by order of 27 June 1928
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to cite actors.
Origin and history
This house, located at 31 rue du Mining in La Rochelle, is a civil building dating from the 18th century. It is distinguished by its arcade, an architectural element protected by a 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 in the 18th century an economic boom linked to maritime trade, especially with the colonies. Bourgeois houses, like this one, reflect this prosperity by their style and location in central streets. These homes often served as residences for merchants or shipowners, while sometimes harbouring commercial activities on the ground floor.
The protected arcade of this house illustrates the influence of the classical styles of the era, mixing functionality and aesthetics. Its inscription in 1928 underscores the desire to preserve representative elements of the urban architecture of Rochelais, in a context where the city was already undergoing modern transformation. No information is available on any owners or significant events related to this building.
