Registration for Historic Monuments 26 janvier 2023 (≈ 2023)
Official home protection and outbuildings.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The House Fargeon, located 30 rue Clerisseau, on Parcel No. 160 of section DT, comprising: the ground of the plot, the fence wall and the gate on street, the facades and roofs of the old latrines on the street, the facades and roofs of the house of residence, the facades and roofs of the exterior pavilions including stairs and balusters, the facade of the greenhouse, as delimited in red on the plan annexed to the decree: inscription by order of 26 January 2023
Origin and history
Fargeon House is a historic monument located at 30 Clerisseau Street in Nîmes, Gard department. This building, inscribed by ministerial decree on 26 January 2023, is distinguished by its protected elements: facades, roofs, stairs, balusters, as well as a greenhouse and old latrines. Its architecture and exterior fittings (pavillons, fence wall, gate) reflect a preserved urban heritage.
The location of the house Fargeon, in the city centre of Nîmes, is located in a neighborhood marked by the ancient and medieval history of the region. Although details of its exact origin or historical occupants are missing, its recent listing underscores its heritage importance to the city and the Occitanie region.
Legal protections specifically cover parts of the building such as facades, roofs of exterior pavilions, and decorative elements such as balusters. These measures are intended to preserve the architectural integrity of the site, while potentially permitting contemporary uses (visits, events), although these aspects are not detailed in the available sources.
Nîmes, a city with a rich Roman and textile past, has experienced a gradual urbanization where bourgeois houses like the house Fargeon bear witness to the evolution of lifestyles between the 18th and 20th centuries. These homes often served as residences for affluent families linked to local economic activities such as trade or industry.
The inscription of the house Fargeon in 2023 is added to the list of protected monuments of the Gard, department where the architectural heritage is dense. The accuracy of its location (noted as 'passable' in the sources) and its exact address facilitate its identification, although details of its history or transformations remain unclear.
No information is available about historic owners, architects or significant events associated with this monument. Sources are limited to administrative descriptions and protected elements, without any specific socio-cultural background or anecdote.
