Building à Bordeaux en Gironde

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Origin and history

The building located 5 square of the Parliament in Bordeaux is part of a homogeneous architectural complex of the eighteenth century, characteristic of the Bordeaux town planning of the time. The square, formerly called Place du Marché Royal, forms an irregular quadrilateral where the buildings share a common ordinance: a commercial ground floor, two noble floors, and a third treatise in attic. The ensemble is crowned by a balustrade cornice and a attic, all made of cut stone. The keys are decorated with carved masks and shells, while each window has wrought iron balconies, typical elements of the Louis XV style.

The construction of this building dates back to 1754, integrating into the redevelopment of the square under the Old Regime. Its architecture reflects the opulence of Bordeaux, then major port of colonial trade, and the concern for urban harmony. The facade and roof, as well as the return to the rue du Parlement-Saint-Pierre, were inscribed in the Monuments Historiques by order of 17 April 1952, recognizing their heritage value. Decorative details, such as ironwork and sculptures, bear witness to the craftsmanship of the time.

The exact address, 5 place du Parlement (33000 Bordeaux), corresponds to the Insee 33063 code of the municipality, in the department of Gironde. Although the GPS location is considered fair (note 5/10), the building remains an emblematic example of the civil architecture of Bordeaux of the eighteenth century, today protected but whose access or use (visit, rental) is not specified in the available sources.

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