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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 53 rue des Merciers in La Rochelle is a typical example of 16th century civil architecture. Built in wooden strips, it illustrates the late medieval construction techniques still in use during the Renaissance. Its style reflects the influence of trade in La Rochelle, the major port of the Atlantic at that time.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this house saw its facade and arcade protected by ministerial decree in 1942. This type of building, common in ancient city centres, was often used as housing for local merchants or artisans. The rue des Merciers, where it is located, also evokes the flourishing commercial activity of the city.

Available data indicate an approximate location, with an accuracy considered fair (note 5/10). No information is provided on its current use (visit, rental, etc.), but its listing as Historic Monuments makes it a protected and potentially accessible heritage within the framework of the Rochelais heritage.

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