Construction of house 2e quart du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1837)
Estimated construction period of the building.
20 juin 1928
Registration of the arcade
Registration of the arcade 20 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 20 June 1928
Origin and history
The house at 35 rue des Merciers in La Rochelle is a civil building dating from the 2nd quarter of the 18th century. It is representative of the domestic architecture of that time in the region, marked by classical influences and growing urban development. His arcade, a notable architectural element, was listed as a Historic Monument by decree of 20 June 1928, highlighting its heritage value.
La Rochelle, the major port of the Atlantic facade, experienced in the eighteenth century a prosperity linked to maritime commerce, particularly with the colonies. The bourgeois houses of this period reflect this economic ease, with often decorated facades and interior arrangements adapted to the comfort of a merchant elite. This type of building, although apparently modest, plays a central role in structuring the urban and social fabric of the city.
Available data indicate that the location of this monument is approximate, with an accuracy assessed as fair (level 5/10). No additional information is provided on its current use, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation. The sources are limited to the references of the Merimée base and Monumentum, without details on any owners or historical sponsors.
