Initial construction 1600-1700 (≈ 1650)
Presumed 17th century period.
1700-1800
Possible changes
Possible changes 1700-1800 (≈ 1750)
Period of the 18th century mentioned.
9 août 1942
Official protection
Official protection 9 août 1942 (≈ 1942)
Inscription facade and arcade.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facade and arcade: inscription by order of 9 August 1942
Key figures
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Origin and history
This house is located in the Charente-Maritime department of La Rochelle, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is distinguished by two carved gargoyles representing dolphins, an architectural detail notable for the time. The building is classified as Historic Monument, with specific protection for its facade and arcade, officially registered by order of 9 August 1942.
The location of this house, at 51 rue des Merciers, is documented in the Mérimée base, although geographical accuracy is considered poor (note of 5/10). This type of house reflects the civil architecture of La Rochelle, a port city that was then booming in business, where adorned facades often reflected the prosperity of local owners or artisans.
No information is available on its original use, historical owners, or any significant events that may have occurred there. Data is limited to its heritage protection and its visible architectural features, such as gargoyles. The Creative Commons license associated with Patrick Despoix's photo suggests a contemporary interest in its preservation and tourist development.
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