Initial construction 1601-1700 (≈ 1651)
Presumed 17th century period.
1701-1800
Possible changes
Possible changes 1701-1800 (≈ 1751)
Period of the 18th century mentioned.
20 juin 1928
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 20 juin 1928 (≈ 1928)
Protection of arcades and gargoyles.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Arcade and gargoyles: inscription by order of 20 June 1928
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Origin and history
The house located at 20 rue Chef-de-Ville in La Rochelle is an emblematic 17th and 18th century building. It is distinguished by its arcade porches and gargoyles carved in the shape of sirens, architectural elements typical of this period. These ornamental details reflect the influence of the Baroque and classical styles that marked the town planning of Rocheslais at that time.
Classified as a Historical Monument, this house was specifically protected by order of 20 June 1928, concerning its arcades and gargoyles. This status underlines its heritage importance in the architectural landscape of La Rochelle, the major port city of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The precise address, confirmed by the Merimée bases and GPS coordinates, attests to its central location in the city.
The accuracy of its geographical location is assessed as fair (note of 5/10), which may indicate minor uncertainties about its exact location in the archives. In spite of this, its inscription in the local heritage remains a testimony of the construction techniques and aesthetic tastes of the past centuries, while illustrating the role of bourgeois houses in the urban fabric of Rochelais.
