Construction of the façade 1640-1660 (≈ 1650)
Renaissance decoration dated this period.
fin XIXe siècle
Internal change
Internal change fin XIXe siècle (≈ 1995)
Redistribution of suitable interior spaces.
16 mars 2005
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 16 mars 2005 (≈ 2005)
Protection of the building and painted decorations.
7 novembre 2016
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 7 novembre 2016 (≈ 2016)
Facade and roofs classified.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire building, except for parts classified, with its painted decorations (see EY 813): inscription by order of 16 March 2005 - the street façade and roofs, as indicated by a straight line and red hatchings on the plan annexed to the decree (Box EY 813): classification by order of 7 November 2016
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Origin and history
The building at 15-17 rue des Marchands in Nîmes is a rare example of civil architecture in the mid-17th century. Its Renaissance-style façade dates from 1640 to 1660 and bears witness to a refined decor, characteristic of the mansions of the period. The building illustrates the influence of Italian models and the opulence of the Nîmes elites under the Old Regime.
The interior distribution of the building was profoundly altered in the late 19th century, reflecting an adaptation to the residential or social uses of this period. Despite these transformations, the painted decorations and the facade were preserved, leading to a double heritage protection: an inscription in 2005 for the building as a whole, then a classification in 2016 for the facade and roofs.
The building is part of the urban landscape of Nîmes, a city marked by a rich ancient and medieval heritage, but also by architectural achievements of the Modern Times. Its state of conservation and its location make it a key witness to the evolution of the civil structure in Occitanie, between Renaissance heritage and subsequent adaptations.
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