Building à Bordeaux en Gironde

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Origin and history

The building located 9 square of the Parliament in Bordeaux is part of a homogeneous architectural complex of the 18th 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 the windows have wrought iron balconies, typical elements of the Louis XV style.

The building was built in 1754, according to historical sources. It is part of a broader urban project to enhance Bordeaux, reflecting the economic prosperity of the city linked to maritime and colonial trade. The facade and roof were protected by an order of inscription to the Historical Monuments on 17 April 1952, recognizing their heritage value. The exact address, 9 place of Parliament (33000 Bordeaux), corresponds to cadastre section P, parcel 5.

The architecture of the building illustrates the influence of Parisian models on Bordeaux elites, while integrating local materials such as limestone. Decorative elements (masks, shells) and wrought iron balconies highlight the social status of the occupants, probably merchants or notables. The place of Parliament, now emblematic, was originally a place of commerce and sociability for the aristocracy and the rising bourgeoisie.

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