Construction of house 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
Estimated period of construction in the 18th century.
20 juin 1928
Registration of the arcade
Registration of the arcade 20 juin 1928 (≈ 1928)
Protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Arcade: registration by decree of 20 June 1928
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
The house at 18 rue Chef-de-Ville in La Rochelle is a 18th-century civil building. This monument, whose arcade was inscribed by ministerial decree on 20 June 1928, illustrates the architectural heritage of the city, marked by its harbour and commercial history. The location, although specified by an exact address, is considered to be "passible" (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting minor uncertainties about its exact historical location.
La Rochelle, in the 18th century, was a dynamic city linked to maritime commerce, especially with the colonies. The houses of this period, often built of cut stone, served both as a dwelling for merchants or shipowners and as a place of storage or transaction. This type of building, thanks to its architecture and location in the city centre, participated in local economic and social life. The inscription of its arcade as a protected element underscores its heritage interest, although available sources do not detail its specific history or its occupants.
The current data are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without any mention of openings to the public, visits, or contemporary uses (rent, guest rooms). The official address and GPS coordinates confirm its anchoring in the historic district, close to the other monuments of the city. No additional information is available on any architectural changes or significant events related to this building.
