House à La Rochelle en Charente-Maritime

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Origin and history

The house located at 4 rue du Mining in La Rochelle is a 19th century building, a period of construction indicated in the archives. It is distinguished by its arcade, an architectural element protected by a ministerial decree of 27 June 1928, giving it the status of Historic Monument. The precise location, although noted as "passable" (level 5/10), places the building in the historic city centre, close to the ramparts and the port.

The classification of this house is part of a desire to preserve the urban heritage of Rochelais, marked by both maritime and bourgeois influences. The houses of that time often reflect the economic boom of La Rochelle, then a dynamic port linked to Atlantic trade. The arcade, typical of 19th-century civil architecture, could be used as a shelter for pedestrians or as a distinctive sign for affluent shops or homes.

Available sources, including the Mérimée and Monumentum base, mention a confirmed address (4 rue du Mining) and an Insee code linking the monument to the municipality of La Rochelle (17300), in the department of Charente-Maritime. No information is provided on its current use (visit, rental, etc.), or on any historic owners or architects.

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