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The house in Uzès, mainly dated from the eighteenth century, is a historical monument whose construction spanned two periods. A first set from the seventeenth century was extended to the next century by a large terrace lined with pavilions, equipped with elaborate ironwork. The terrace, accessible from the boulevard, is protected by a long wrought iron grid, composed of large double frame panels separated by symmetrical volume balusters. These ornamental motifs are also found on the terraces of the side pavilions and on some windows of the facade, with half-balcony grilles.

The interior of the house reveals a vaulted vestibule leading to a remarkable stairwell. It consists of two parallel flights per floor, separated by a short perpendicular flight, all decorated with a wrought iron ramp rising on three levels. The ramp, of great complexity, alternates large decorative panels and small baluster panels. The large panels have oval beaded spacers, angle spirals, and a central pattern of facing S volutes, connected by C volutes. These elements, repeated in the galleries of the inner courtyard, bear witness to exceptional craftsmanship.

The house is also associated with poet Verdier-Allut, who would have lived there. Although the history of the building is mainly marked by its architectural characteristics, this literary mention adds a cultural dimension to its heritage. The elements protected by the decree of 10 May 1954 — in particular the grids of the large balcony and staircase — underline the artistic importance of its ironworks, typical of the eighteenth century.

The location of the house, at 29 Gambetta Boulevard in Uzès, Gard, makes it a representative example of the civil architecture of Occitanie. Its state of preservation and the accuracy of its location (estimated at 5/10) allow us to appreciate its details, although some practical information, such as its accessibility to the public, is not documented in available sources.

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