House à La Rochelle en Charente-Maritime

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Heritage classified

Origin and history

This house, located at 20 rue du Mining in La Rochelle, is a representative example of 18th century civil architecture. It is distinguished by its arcades, a feature shared by all the houses on this street, reflecting a stylistic unit unique to this historic district. The façade and its arcades were protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments on 27 June 1928, highlighting their heritage value and their role in the urban landscape of Rochelais.

The Rue du Mining, where this building is located, is emblematic of downtown La Rochelle, a port city marked by its maritime and commercial history. In the 18th century, La Rochelle was a dynamic economic hub, where arcade houses served both as houses, trading places and warehouses for merchants. These buildings illustrate the adaptation of architecture to the needs of an expanding city, combining residential functions and artisanal or commercial activities.

Available data indicate that the precise location of this monument is considered "passable" (note 5/10), with an address confirmed by the Merimée base and approximate GPS coordinates. No information is provided on its current accessibility, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation. Sources are limited to Monumentum references and associated internal data.

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