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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located in Reims, in the department of Marne, is a historical monument whose particularity lies in its two floors of cellar. These underground spaces, inscribed by ministerial decree in 1930, constitute the protected element of the building. The official address recorded in the Mérimée base is 1 rue de Sedan, although GPS coordinates suggest a nearby location at 24 rue de Mars.

The accuracy of this location is considered poor (note 5/10), reflecting geographical uncertainty in the available archives. Reims, the emblematic city of the Grand Est region, has had an urban history marked by its role in the wine trade, thanks in particular to its vast networks of cellars. These underground spaces, often dug in chalk, were historically used for the storage of champagne bottles, a major economic activity since the 19th century.

Although this building is not explicitly linked to a champagne house in the sources, its ranking reflects the heritage importance attached to cellars in this wine region. Monuments of this type offer an overview of past construction techniques and urban uses, while posing challenges for their preservation and contemporary development.

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