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Origin and history

This building located at 35 rue de la Madeleine in Nîmes is a vestige of a larger construction, mentioned since 1497. Although its medieval origin is attested, its present structure dates mainly from the eighteenth century, with transformations related to the rectification of the street in 1768. The building retains a commercial ground floor, a first floor illuminated by a window door, and a second floor with a staggered window, reflecting the architectural adaptations of the era.

The balcony on the first floor, classified as Historic Monument in 1965, is a typical example of the 'wave' style, characterized by soft inflections and rounded returns. Its moulded slab and its three-panel ironwork – a central adorned with symmetrical volutes around a urn, and two sides with spiral motifs – illustrate the 18th century local craftsmanship. These decorative elements, although partially preserved, bear witness to the evolution of the Nîmes urban facades after the development of the Enlightenment.

The listing of Historic Monuments only concerns the wrought iron balcony, highlighting its exceptional heritage value. The rest of the building, although modified, retains traces of its mixed use (residential and commercial), running in the provençal city centres. The approximate location (note 5/10) and the lack of data on owners or artisans limit the historical accuracy, but the building remains a marker of the urbanism of the Nîmes between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

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