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Origin and history

The building located in Aire-sur-la-Lys, in the department of Pas-de-Calais, is a building dating from the 1st quarter of the 18th century. It is representative of the civil architecture of this period, marked by neat facades and characteristic roofs. Although little documented, his inscription as a Historic Monuments in 1948 highlights his heritage interest, especially in its exterior elements: facade and roof.

The city of Aire-sur-la-Lys, integrated into the Hauts-de-France region, was at that time a dynamic urban centre, marked by commercial and craft activities. The buildings of this period often reflected the prosperity of the owners, bourgeois or merchants, and served both as housing and as a place of economic activity. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban and architectural evolution of the region under the Old Regime.

The exact address of the building, 2 rue du Bourg, is referenced in the Mérimée base, although a GPS approximation is located at 5 rue d'Arras. This discrepancy illustrates the challenges of precise location for some ancient monuments. The building, which has been protected since 1948, is not subject to any specific information concerning its access to the public or any re-use (visits, rental, etc.).

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