Creation of the city of Richelieu 1631-1642 (période estimée) (≈ 1637)
Urban project led by the cardinal.
9 juin 1932
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 9 juin 1932 (≈ 1932)
Front and roof protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facade and roof: inscription by decree of 9 June 1932
Key figures
Cardinal de Richelieu - Urban project sponsor
Turned its native village into a city.
Jacques Lemercier - Chief Architect
Designs the city plans.
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 a new town, whose plans were designed by architect Jacques Lemercier, known for his work at the castle. The regular layout, with its ditches, walls and symmetrical streets, reflects a desire for modernity and order for the era.
The city of Richelieu, with its monumental gates and aligned houses, embodies the 17th century urban ideal. The house in question, whose facade and roof have been protected since 1932, bears witness to this architectural harmony. His inscription in the title of Historical Monuments underlines his importance in this unique urban heritage, marked by the direct influence of the cardinal.
The exact address of the house, located Place des Religieuses, confirms its integration into the historic heart of the city. Although information on its original use is limited, its alignment with other constructions suggests a residential or local activity function. The accuracy of its location remains moderate, but its association with the Richelieu project makes it a key element of regional heritage.
