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Building à Bordeaux en Gironde

Gironde

Building

    21 Rue Porte de Cailhau
    33000 Bordeaux
Crédit photo : William Ellison - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1700
1800
1900
2000
1729
Gabriel's initial projects
1731
Construction of Customs wharf
1746
Validation of the first dock
1748
Completion of the monumental perspective
14 avril 1951
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The facade and roof, with back on the Rue de la Porte-du-Caillou. (cad. R 561; KL 0246): entry by order of 14 April 1951

Key figures

Jacques Gabriel - Architect Author of the first projects (1729) and wharf.
Claude Boucher - Intendant of Bordeaux Promotes the initial dock project.
Aubert de Tourny - Intendant of Bordeaux Relaunch the project with Angel-Jacques Gabriel.
Ange-Jacques Gabriel - Architect Son of James, completes the perspective (1748).

Origin and history

The idea of a royal square and a uniform façade along the banks of the Garonne in Bordeaux has gradually emerged. In 1729, architect Jacques Gabriel proposed three projects, then built in 1731 the Quai de la Douane and its facades. This initial project, supported by intendant Claude Boucher, was validated in 1746 by the jurats of Bordeaux for the creation of a first quay.

When Boucher died, intendant Aubert de Tourny took over the project with Ange-Jacques Gabriel, son of Jacques Gabriel. In 1748, a monumental perspective was built, extending the Place Royale (now Place de la Bourse) towards the river. This architectural ordinance is characterized by a ground floor with arches in the middle, two square floors and a mansard attic pierced with skylights, with carved motifs enriching the keys of the arcades.

The facades, although partially altered (disappearance of wrought iron balconies, transformation of the ground floor into shops), retain their unit thanks to the original frames and larmies. The ensemble, classified as Historical Monument in 1951 for its facade and roof, illustrates the 18th century urban ambition in Bordeaux, combining architectural harmony and port function.

The precise address, 23 quai Richelieu and rue de la Porte-du-Caillau, is located in the historic heart of the city, where commercial and maritime activities were intimately linked. The arcades, originally designed to house warehouses or stalls, reflect this duality between architectural prestige and economic utility.

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