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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 55 rue des Merciers in La Rochelle is a remarkable example of 16th century civil architecture. Built in wooden strips, it is characterized by a gable directly open on the street, a particular feature of Renaissance urban dwellings. This type of construction reflects the techniques and materials available at the time, as well as the needs of craftsmen or merchants who often occupied these buildings.

Classified as a Historical Monument, this house saw its facade and arcade protected by a decree of 20 June 1928. This protection demonstrates its heritage importance, particularly for its state of conservation and its representativeness of the Rochelais habitat of this period. The location, in the historic centre of La Rochelle, reinforces its interest, the city being a major port since the Middle Ages, dynamic in commercial and cultural terms.

The available data indicate that the accuracy of its location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), suggesting that additional verifications may be useful to refine its exact location. No information is provided on its access to the public, whether it be visits, room rental or accommodation. The mentioned sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its status and architectural characteristics, without detailing its specific history or past occupants.

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