Building à Bordeaux en Gironde

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Origin and history

The building located 2 square of the Parliament in Bordeaux is part of an architectural complex of the eighteenth century, marked by a homogeneous and elegant order. The square, formerly called Place du Marché Royal, forms an irregular quadrilateral where each building has a commercial ground floor, two noble floors, and a third treatise in attic. The set, made of cut stone, is crowned by a balustrade cornice and an attic, while carved masks and shells adorn the keys of yousures. All windows are equipped with wrought iron balconies, reflecting the craftsmanship of the time. The building was built in 1754.

The façade and roof of the building (cadastre F 659) were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 17 April 1952, recognizing their heritage value. Although the exact address mentioned in the Merimée base is Parliament's 2nd place, the approximate GPS coordinates refer to Rue du Passage Saint-Georges, highlighting a possible geographical impreciseness. No information is available about its access to the public, its current vocation (housing, commerce, etc.), or any services offered (visits, rentals).

The place of Parliament illustrates the Bordeaux urban planning of the 18th century, a period of prosperity linked to the maritime and wine trade. The buildings of this time, often intended for a merchant bourgeoisie, combined commercial functionality (ground floor) and social representation (noble floors). The carved decorations and wrought iron balconies bear witness to a flourishing local craftsmanship, while the architectural homogeneity reflects a desire for aesthetic cohesion in central public spaces.

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