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Origin and history

The idea of a royal square and a uniform facade along the banks of the Garonne has gradually emerged. In 1746, intendant Claude Boucher obtained the agreement of the jurats to create a first dock. In 1729, the architect Jacques Gabriel proposed three projects, before building in 1731 the Quai de la Douane and its facades bordering the river. This initial project marked the beginning of a homogeneous architectural ordinance, characterized by arches in the middle of the hang, slits and carved motifs.

At the death of Boucher, intendant Aubert de Tourny launched the project with Ange-Jacques Gabriel, son of Jacques Gabriel. In 1748, a monumental perspective was completed, extending the Place Royale (now Place de la Bourse) towards the Garonne. The facades, structured on the ground floor with arcades, two square floors and a Mansard attic, today retain their original character despite the partial disappearance of wrought iron balconies. Some arcades have been altered by the installation of shops on the ground floor.

The building located at 6 quai des Salinières, with a return to Maubec Street, is part of this protected architectural complex. Its façade and roof were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 14 April 1951. This heritage illustrates the 18th century urban ambition in Bordeaux, combining port functionality and classic aesthetics.

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