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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located in Place Julien-Rigaud in Bourg-Saint-Andéol is a civil building dating from the 18th century. It is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period, with a street façade, characteristic roofs and a staircase decorated with a wrought iron ramp. These elements led to its registration as Historic Monuments by order of 19 February 1946, highlighting its heritage value.

Bourg-Saint-Andéol, located in the department of Ardèche in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, was in modern times a dynamic town, marked by artisanal and commercial activities. The buildings of this period often reflected the social status of their owners, while integrating into the urban fabric. This type of building, with its careful architectural details, demonstrates the importance attached to aesthetics and durability in construction.

The location of the building in the central square (now Julien-Rigaud Square) suggests a potential role in the public or economic life of the city. The legal protections applied in 1946 were aimed at preserving emblematic elements such as the wrought iron ramp, typical of the artisanal know-how of the eighteenth century. No information is available on any historic owners or sponsors.

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