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Origin and history

The building at 19 Kervégan Street in Nantes is a civil building built in the 18th century, representative of the urban architecture of this period. Its location in the city centre, close to Feydeau Island, reflects the expansion and beautification of Nantes under the Ancien Régime, then major port of Atlantic commerce. The facades and roofs, typical of the classic style, illustrate the influence of Parisian models adapted to local needs.

Ranked a historic monument by order of 16 July 1987, the building has been partially protected since 1986, covering both its external elements (facades, roofs) and its structural integrity. This official recognition underlines its importance in the architectural heritage of the Loire-Atlantique, a department marked by a rich heritage linked to the slave trade and maritime trade. Sources, including the Merimée database and inventory works, confirm its status as a key element of the Nantes urban landscape.

The differences between classification dates (1986 for partial listing, 1987 for full ranking) reveal a gradual approach to preservation, common for monuments whose heritage value is rediscovered late. The exact address, 19 rue Kervégan (44100 Nantes), is referenced in official bases, although minor variations (such as number 17 from GPS coordinates) may exist in some secondary sources. No information is available on its current use (visit, rental, etc.).

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