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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 15 Espariat Street in Aix-en-Provence is an emblematic building of Albertas Square, a remarkable architectural complex of the city. Its facades and roofs, which open both on the square and on Espariat Street, have been protected as historical monuments. This classification, which took place by ministerial decree on 21 July 2000, is part of a broader approach to the preservation of the urban heritage of Aix, particularly around this emblematic place of the eighteenth century.

The Place d'Albertas, of which this building is part, is a typical example of Provencal urbanism in the 17th and 18th centuries, marked by architectural harmony and baroque decors. The buildings that border it, including that of Rue Espariat, reflect the social and economic prestige of Aix-en-Provence at that time, then a major parliamentary and cultural city of Provence. Their protection aims to preserve the visual and historical integrity of this complex, a witness to local urban history.

The data available on this building remains limited, but its inclusion in the protected perimeter of Albertas Square underscores its heritage importance. Notice PA13000033 of the Merimée base lists the protected elements, confirming that facades and roofs are classified parts. No additional information is provided on its specific history, owners or past uses, except its role in the architectural composition of the square.

The exact location of the building, at the corner of Espariat Street and Alberta Square, is attested by official sources, with an administrative address at 15 Espariat Street (postal code 13080) and an approximate GPS address at 15 Alberta Square (13100). This duality of addresses reflects the complex urban configuration of this historic district, where the buildings revolve around narrow squares and alleys, typical of the provençal city centres.

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