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The 18th century house in Bourg, New Aquitaine, is a historic monument whose facade on the Place de la Libération hides a much older origin. Although its construction is dated from the 18th century, its rear rests on the city walls, suggesting an earlier existence. A plan of 1650 already attests to its presence, revealing a history much longer than that indicated by its present appearance. This one-storey house, with a ground floor, is distinguished by a rounded entrance door, decorated with a mascaron and a iron imposte.

The façade and roof of this house, overlooking the square, were protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on 24 October 1973. This classification specifically concerns elements visible from the square (cadastre AB 187), highlighting their heritage value. The precise address, 57 place de la Libération, and its Insee code (33067) clearly place it in the department of the Gironde, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Although the practical information on his visit or current use is lacking, his integration into the ancient urban fabric, especially through the ramparts, makes him a major architectural and historical witness.

The architecture of this house reflects the characteristics of the bourgeois or notable houses of the eighteenth century, with decorative elements such as mascaron and ironwork, typical of the art crafts of the period. Its location on the ramparts evokes a reuse of medieval defensive structures, common practice in cities expanding in the modern era. This monument thus illustrates the transition between an old military function and more recent residential use, while keeping traces of its past in its very structure.

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