House à La Rochelle en Charente-Maritime

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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 1 rue Pernelle in La Rochelle is a 17th century civil building, typical of the urban architecture of this period. His arcade, a remarkable architectural element, was listed as a Historical Monument by ministerial decree on 29 October 1928. This partial classification underlines the heritage value of this element, although the whole building is not fully protected.

The location of this monument, in the historic centre of La Rochelle, reflects the importance of the ancient building in this port city marked by its maritime and commercial past. The 17th century was a time of prosperity for La Rochelle, then active in Atlantic trade, especially with the colonies. The houses of this period, often made of stone, illustrate the social status of their owners, bourgeois or merchants enriched by these exchanges.

The available data indicate an average accuracy (level 5/10) in the exact location of the monument, with an address confirmed by the Merimée database. No information is provided on its current use (visit, rental, etc.), or on any historic owners or occupants. The photo source, licensed Creative Commons, is attributed to Patrick Despoix, but no further details on the building's history are available.

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