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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located in the 38th course of the Ladies in La Rochelle is an iconic 18th century building. This monument, whose location is estimated to be fair (note 5/10), is distinguished by its facade and arcade, protected by an inscription order dated 20 June 1928. These architectural elements reflect the style and construction techniques of the period, typical of bourgeois dwellings in the region.

La Rochelle, a major port on the Atlantic coast, experienced an economic boom in the 18th century linked to maritime trade, particularly with the colonies. The houses of this period, like that of the Women's Court, bear witness to the prosperity of local traders and shipowners. Their architecture, often sober but elegant, integrates into an urban fabric marked by the influence of international trade and port activities.

The partial classification of this house (façade and arcade) highlights its heritage interest, although the information available does not specify its original use or its possible historical occupants. Data from the Merimée database and Monumentum confirm its status as a Historical Monument, without providing further details on its specific history or subsequent transformations.

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