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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building at the 23rd wharf of La Ligne in Avignon is a historic monument whose facade and roof were inscribed by order of 1 February 1934. This building was partially destroyed during the clearing of the city walls, reflecting the urban transformations that Avignon experienced during the 20th century. Its location, close to the old ramparts, highlights its integration into the historical fabric of the city of popes, despite subsequent changes in the urban landscape.

Available data indicate that the exact address of the building, according to the Merimée base, is the 23 platform of the Line, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximate location at 58 boulevard of the Line. This disparity illustrates the challenges associated with the accuracy of modern archives and cartographic tools. The building, although protected for its architectural elements, is not open to visit, and its current use (residential, administrative or other) is not specified in the sources consulted.

Avignon, a city marked by its medieval past and its central role during the papacy, experienced major urban changes in the 19th and 20th centuries. The ramparts, symbols of its historic fortification, have been the subject of clearances and redevelopments to adapt the city to modern needs. In this context, buildings like this, although protected for their heritage value, have sometimes suffered partial destruction, reflecting tensions between preservation and urban development.

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