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Origin and history

The house of Richelieu is part of an ambitious urban project initiated by Cardinal Richelieu. The latter transformed his native village into an ideal city, whose plans were designed by architect Jacques Lemercier, also responsible for the castle. The geometrical layout, with its ditches, ramparts, monumental gates and symmetrical streets, reflects a desire of order and magnitude typical of 17th century classical urban planning.

The town of Richelieu, founded ex nihilo, became a rational urban model. The houses, aligned and standardized, illustrated the cardinal's authority and his desire for modernity. The façade and roof of this house were protected by a registration order in 1932, testifying to their heritage value. Today it embodies the architectural heritage of this city conceived as a symbol of power and harmony.

The precise address, 25 Place du Marché, confirms its integration into the heart of the urban project. Although the GPS location is approximate (accuracy note: 5/10), the house remains a representative example of houses built in this rigorous setting. His inscription in the title of Historical Monuments highlights his role in the history of French urban planning under the Ancien Régime.

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