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Origin and history

Carnot Street in Reims, formerly called Rue des Tapissiers, follows the route of the Roman decumanus. Almost completely destroyed during the First World War, it retained only one historic building: the chapter gate, moved after the bombings. Its architectural unit is based on the systematic use of cutting stone, typical of post-war reconstructions.

Renamed in 1894 as a tribute to Sadi Carnot (1837–94), President of the Republic murdered that same year, the street houses several remarkable buildings. No. 13, the portal of the chapter, is inscribed in historical monuments, while No. 14, the former municipal conservatory (1922–1924), has four mythological statues carved by Louis-Aimé Lejeune. Credit Lyonnais (No 1), built in 1924, also illustrates the banking architecture of the inter-war period.

The facades and roofs of some buildings, including those located in 1 Place Royale and 2 rue Carnot, were classified by order of 19 August 1953. This classification highlights their heritage value in a neighbourhood marked by the reconstruction and adaptation of ancient remains. The one-way street now incorporates a bike path, reflecting contemporary urban developments.

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