Building à Bordeaux en Gironde

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Origin and history

The building located 8 square of the Parliament in Bordeaux is part of a coherent architectural complex of the eighteenth century, characterized by a strict ordinance. The building, built in 1754, features a commercial ground floor, two noble floors and a third attic treatise, all overhanged by a balustrade cornice. The stone-cut facades are decorated with masks and shells carved on the keys of yousures, while wrought iron balconies dress all windows. This set illustrates the stylistic uniformity of the square, former Place du Marché Royal, now ranked.

The heritage protection of the building relates specifically to its facade and roof, listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 17 April 1952. The architectural framework reflects the Bordeaux urban planning of the Enlightenment century, marked by a will to beautification and symmetry. The square of Parliament, of irregular quadrilateral form, embodies this lavish period where Bordeaux, a dynamic port, has monuments reflecting its economic and cultural prestige.

The decorative elements — masks, shells, balconies — underline the influence of classical and rococo styles, typical of the era. The use of cutting stone and the regularity of the openings testify to a high craftsmanship, while the balustrade and the attic complete the harmony of the ensemble. Today, the building remains an emblematic example of the Bordeaux heritage, although its exact location is considered fair (note 5/10) in the geographical databases.

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