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The building at 76 rue de la Cathédrale in Poitiers is a representative example of neoclassical architecture of the last quarter of the eighteenth century. This building, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 28 September 1993, is distinguished by its preserved interior decorations, reflecting the refinement of this period. Its inscription concerns both the structure and its decorative elements, emphasizing its local heritage importance.

The location of the building, in the historic centre of Poitiers, is located in a district marked by religious and administrative influence, close to St. Peter's Cathedral. Although the sources do not specify its original use, its neo-classical style suggests a residential or institutional destination, typical of the urban elites of the time. The accuracy of its geographic location is assessed as fair (level 5/10), with an address confirmed by the Merimée bases and approximate GPS coordinates.

The architect associated with this monument is Pierre Jean Louis Vetault de la Jubaudière, a local figure whose name appears in the archives as a masterpiece. This link strengthens the building's anchoring in Poitiers' architectural history, although the details of its construction or sponsors remain undocumented in available sources. The building, which is closed to the public according to current information, retains a heritage value mainly related to its style and its protected interior decorations.

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