Probable construction 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
House possibly dating from the 18th century.
1800-1899
Major renovations
Major renovations 1800-1899 (≈ 1850)
Reworked during the 19th century.
14 juin 1928
Registration of arcades
Registration of arcades 14 juin 1928 (≈ 1928)
Protection under Historic Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Arcade: registration by decree of 14 June 1928
Origin and history
This house located in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, features an architecture typical of 18th and 19th century urban dwellings. Its stone façade, organized in two spans, and lateral corridor reflect the constructive codes of the time. The wooden staircase, located in the centre of the house, and the arcade porches bordering the building are characteristic elements of this type of building.
The house may date back to the 18th century, although significant changes were made in the 19th century. These transformations, frequent in historic city centres, often sought to modernize interior spaces or adapt facades to contemporary architectural tastes. The arcade of the house was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 14 June 1928, highlighting its heritage interest.
Located at 3 rue Chaudrier, this house illustrates the evolution of the bourgeois or artisanal houses of La Rochelle, a port city marked by its commercial dynamism and its preserved architectural heritage. Post-court houses, like this one, were common in merchant towns, offering both a living space and a work or storage place.
