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The building of 8 rue Aregnaudeau in Nantes is a neo-classical bourgeois house built in 1801 at the beginning of the 19th century. This building illustrates the affluent residential architecture of the era, marked by elements such as a recast pediment, a cornice with denticles, and a terrace with perrons, surrounded by a garden including a charmille and an orchard. Its inscription as a historical monument by decree of 22 September 2005 protects its facades, roofs and the plot of the garden (cadastre HX 508).

The location of the building in the centre of Nantes reflects the urban development of the city after the French Revolution, when the local bourgeoisie invests in prestigious residences. The neo-classical style, inspired by antiquity, symbolizes a return to order and rigour after the political upheavals. This type of house, both a place of housing and a place of social representation, reflects the aspirations of an expanding economic elite.

The available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight the heritage importance of the building, which is classified as one of the historic monuments of Nantes and Loire-Atlantique. The Merimée base lists its precise architectural features, while its exact location (44100 Nantes, code Insee 44109) confirms its anchoring in the historical urban fabric. No information is provided on its current access to the public or on any reallocation.

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