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The Acquart House is a historic monument located in Bordeaux, New Aquitaine. It is distinguished by its manerist façade, built in the early seventeenth century, which reflects the civil architecture of the period. This building was originally a merchant's house, testifying to the intense commercial activity that characterized Bordeaux, the major port of France.

During the second quarter of the 18th century, the building underwent major changes. These transformations have introduced a large staircase with an open cage, adorned with remarkable ironwork, as well as a set of vaulted rooms on the ground floor. These spaces, probably used as warehouses, illustrate the adaptation of buildings to the logistical needs of Bordeaux traders, whose activities ranged from maritime trade to the sale of colonial products.

The Acquart House has been listed as a historical monument since 1996 and is now owned by a private company. Its inclusion in the additional inventory of historical monuments concerns the entire building, highlighting its heritage value. Although its access to the public is not specified, its hybrid architecture — combining manerism and classicism — makes it a representative example of the urban evolution of Bordeaux between the 17th and 18th centuries.

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