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The house is part of the architectural complex of Gambetta Square (former Dauphine Square), one of Bordeaux's major urban projects in the 18th century. Initiated around 1745 by the Intendant of Tourny as part of a plan of sanitation and beautification, this square was designed to structure the city by linking its main roads. The Jurats of Bordeaux made a loan in 1750 to finance the construction of uniform facades, organized on the ground floor with arcades, a noble floor, an attic and an attic. The original plans, more decorated, were simplified in 1762 under Intendant Boutin, removing the forebody and balustrades in favor of a devoidly sober.

The works lasted from 1770 to 1780, although the architectural style remained representative of the first half of the 18th century. The buildings, made of cut stone, have classic characteristics: arches with bosses on the ground floor, windows decorated with mascarons and wrought iron balconies on the first floor, and sometimes a second floor. The square, rectangular in shape, became a major urban crossroads, framed by important arteries. The facades and roofs of these houses were protected by a registration order in 1927, highlighting their heritage value.

The precise address of this house, located at 21 Gambetta Square and 1 Dauphine Street, reflects its integration into this ambitious urban project. The location, although noted as poor (level 5/10) in the databases, confirms its anchoring in the historical center of Bordeaux. This monument thus illustrates the architectural heritage of the Lights, marked by a search for harmony and rationality in the development of public spaces.

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