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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 10 rue des Pucelles in Strasbourg is a historical monument built in the 16th century. This civilian building, typical of Renaissance Alsatian architecture, illustrates the city's urban heritage at that time. Its listing in the inventory of historical monuments in 1929 reflects its heritage value recognized by the French authorities.

Strasbourg, in the 16th century, was a prosperous city integrated into the Holy Roman Empire of Germany, marked by commercial and artisanal dynamism. The bourgeois houses, like the one on Rue des Pucelles, reflected the wealth of local merchants and corporations. These buildings served as both a place of residence, a workshop and a symbol of social status in a hierarchical society.

The inscription of the house in 1929 is part of a period of increased preservation of the Alsatian heritage, especially after the return of Alsace to France in 1918. This classification aims to protect characteristic architectural elements, such as half-timbered facades or carved decorations, often threatened by urban transformations. Today, this monument contributes to the collective memory of Strasbourg, a city with a rich European past.

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