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The house located Place Gambetta (former Dauphine Square) in Bordeaux is part of a major 18th century urban project. Around 1745, the intendant of Tourny initiated the creation of this square on lands west of the Dauphine and Dijeaux gates, as part of a plan to clean up and embellish the city. This project aimed to structure a harmonious space, framed by buildings with uniform facades, reflecting the classical ideal of the era.

In 1750, the Jurats of Bordeaux made a loan to finance the construction of the facades, designed with a ground floor with arcades, a noble floor, an attic and an attic. In 1762, the architect proposed a simplified plan, removing the initial forebody and balustrades to adopt a sober entanglement and a discreet height. The square was only completed between 1770 and 1780, although its style remained characteristic of the first half of the 18th century. The buildings, made of cut stone, feature window doors decorated with mascarons and wrought iron balconies, illustrating Bordeaux architectural refinement.

The façade and roof of this house, located in 33 Gambetta Square, were protected by a decree of inscription under the title of Historic Monuments on 15 November 1927. This classification underscores their heritage value in an urban complex marked by the heritage of the intendant of Tourny and Boutin. Today, Gambetta Square remains a major testimony of Bordeaux City Planning of Lights, mixing functionality and classical aesthetics.

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