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Origin and history

The building located in the 48th course of the Red Hat in Bordeaux is an iconic 18th-century building, typical of Bordeaux civil architecture of this time. Its façade, classified as Historic Monument since 1965, is distinguished by a ground floor with three square openings, topped by an intersoil with rounded bays. A projecting device highlights the transition between levels, while a balcony rests on carved consoles ending with lion heads, a recurrent decorative element in classic Bordeaux style.

On the first floor, three mulled window doors, topped by carved bands, open onto the balcony. Heads and rinsels adorn the space between consoles supporting the cornice, an identical decoration on the second floor. The ensemble is crowned by a stone balustrade, underlined by a cornice molded on consoles. These architectural details reflect the influence of Parisian models adapted to local tastes, in a context where Bordeaux, a dynamic port, attracts the commercial and aristocratic elites.

The building illustrates the fascination of the private buildings of the Enlightenment in Bordeaux, a period when the city, enriched by colonial and wine-making trade, is decorated with elegant facades. Although the property is now private, its facade and roof, protected since 1965, bear witness to the architectural heritage of a prosperous era. The exact address, confirmed by the Merimée base, places the building in the heart of a historic district, between courtyards and lively squares, reflecting the ambitious urban planning of the modern era.

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