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The house of Richelieu, dating from the 17th century, is part of an ambitious urban project initiated by Cardinal Richelieu. The latter wanted to transform his native village into a model city, whose plans were designed by the architect Jacques Lemercier, also responsible for the castle. The layout of the city is distinguished by its geometric rigor: ditches, ramparts, monumental gates, and a network of symmetrical streets lined with aligned houses.

The house in question, located at 24 rue Henri-Proust, is part of this coherent architectural ensemble. Its protected elements include facades, roofs, an interior stone and wood staircase, and a well decorated with sculptures in the courtyard. These characteristics reflect the aesthetic and functional concern of the era, where urban harmony predominates. The building, now owned by an association, illustrates the cardinal's legacy, combining political power and artistic ambition.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 29 January 1992, this house embodies Richelieu's desire to mark its territory with a utilitarian and symbolic architecture. The city, with its orthogonal plan, became a baroque urban planning laboratory, foreshadowing the principles of the ideal Renaissance cities. However, the accuracy of its location remains limited (level 5/10), according to available data.

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