Registration of arcades 14 juin 1928 (≈ 1928)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
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Heritage classified
Arcade: registration by decree of 14 June 1928
Origin and history
The house located at 7 rue Chaudrier in La Rochelle is a historical monument known for its architectural characteristics. It is distinguished in particular by its arched porches, a typical element of some old buildings in the region. These arcades were officially protected by a registration order dated June 14, 1928, highlighting their heritage value.
The location of this monument, in downtown La Rochelle, reflects the historic urban planning of this port city. The accuracy of its geographical location is assessed as fair, with an address confirmed in the Merimée database. The house is part of the built heritage of Charente-Maritime, department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, formerly attached to the Poitou-Charentes region.
At the time of its construction and use, La Rochelle was a dynamic city, marked by its port and commercial activity. Arcade houses, such as this one, could serve as both a dwelling and a place of exchange, reflecting a social organization where public and private spaces were often nested. These buildings also demonstrate the importance attached to architecture in the daily lives of the inhabitants.