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The building located at the 5 avenue Brancas in Nantes is a building built during the second half of the 18th century. It is a typical example of the Haitian civil architecture of this period, marked by the economic boom linked to maritime trade and the slave trade. Its inscription in the inventory of historical monuments in 1935 bears witness to its heritage value, especially for its facade and roof, characteristic of bourgeois buildings of the period.

The building was officially protected by an order of 10 May 1935, which specifically concerns its façade and roof. This type of building illustrates the urban development of Nantes in the Enlightenment century, where trading elites invested in residences reflecting their social status. The identified architect or contractor, Ceineray, is associated with this project, although its exact role is not detailed in the available sources.

Geographical data indicate a precise location in the centre of Nantes, in Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire region. The exact address, 5 quai Brancas, is confirmed by the Merimée and Monumentum bases, although minor variations (such as the term "away" or "quai") may exist depending on the sources. The accuracy of the location is estimated as fair, with a confidence index of 5 out of 10.

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