House à La Rochelle en Charente-Maritime

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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 50 rue du Mining in La Rochelle is a 17th and 18th century building. This monument, typical of the urban architecture of this period, is distinguished by its arcade, the only element protected by a ministerial decree in 1928. Its listing as Historic Monuments highlights its heritage interest, although details of its history or occupants remain little documented in available sources.

La Rochelle, the major port of the Atlantic facade, experienced economic and urban growth in the 17th and 18th centuries, marked by maritime trade and cultural exchanges. The houses of that time, often built of stone, reflected the prosperity of local traders and shipowners. This type of building, integrated into the dense urban fabric, served both as a dwelling and as a place for professional activities, illustrating the dynamism of the city under the Old Regime.

The location of the house, specified as "passable" (note 5/10) in the Merimée base, corresponds to the official address of 50 rue du Mining. No additional information is available on its current use (visit, rental, etc.), or on any architectural changes subsequent to its construction. Sources are limited to Monumentum data and administrative references, without details of its social context or transformations.

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