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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building at numbers 38 and 40 of Place Ducale in Charleville-Mézières is a historic monument whose protection covers two distinct elements. A door dating from the 17th century, located in the courtyard of the house in No. 40, was inscribed by ministerial decree on 15 June 1928. This architectural detail bears witness to the classical heritage of the city, founded in the early seventeenth century under the impulse of the Dukes of Nevers and Rethel.

The facades and roof of the building were classified by order of 15 September 1942, reflecting their heritage value in the urban landscape of Charleville-Mézières. Place Ducale, the historic heart of the city, is known for its harmonious architectural ensemble, typical of the French royal squares. The building is thus part of an environment marked by the planned planning of the Great Century, although its subsequent protections also underline its importance in the local heritage of the twentieth century.

No additional information is available about the specific history of this building, its successive owners, or its precise use over the centuries. Data are limited to protected elements and their legal status, without details of initial construction or possible transformations. The location on Ducale Square, however, suggests a residential or commercial role in a central and prestigious district of the city.

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