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The house of the Ardenne, also known as the Blairon House, is an emblematic building of Charleville-Mézières, in the Ardennes. Built in 1930, it represents a remarkable example of civil architecture in the early 20th century, combining Art Deco influences and local know-how. Its facades, roofs, as well as some interiors such as the entrance hall with its wrought iron staircase, were inscribed in historical monuments by decree of 6 February 1980. The bathroom on the first floor, for its part, was classified the same day for its preserved decor, reflecting the luxury and innovation of the time.

Masters of the project were Chifflot and Colle, while interior architect Majorelle contributed to the design of interior spaces, although his exact role remains to be clarified. The house thus combines a rigorous structure with neat decorative elements, characteristic of the bourgeois residences of the 1930s. Today, it belongs to the commune and remains a symbol of the Ardennes architectural heritage.

Located at 18bis avenue Georges-Corneau, the house of the Ardenne is located in a district representative of the urban planning of Charleville-Mézières. Its state of conservation and its successive protections make it a place of interest for the study of habitat and decorative arts of the inter-war period. The protected elements, such as the ground floor living room or the bathroom, offer an overview of techniques and styles in vogue in the 1930s, between tradition and modernity.

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