Foundation of the city 1631 (approximatif) (≈ 1631)
Urban project launched by Richelieu and Lemercier.
9 juin 1932
Home protection
Home protection 9 juin 1932 (≈ 1932)
Inscription façade and roof at Historic Monuments.
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
Initiator of the new city.
Jacques Lemercier - Chief Architect
Designer of Richelieu plans.
Origin and history
The house of Richelieu is part of an ambitious urban project launched by Cardinal Richelieu in the 17th century. Born in this village, he decided to transform it into a new city, entrusting the plans to architect Jacques Lemercier, known for his work at the castle. The regular layout, with ditches, ramparts and symmetrical streets, reflects a desire for modernity and order, typical of the emerging classical urbanism.
The town of Richelieu, conceived as a harmonious ensemble, included aligned houses, monumental gates and a fortified enclosure. This project illustrates the influence of political power on territorial development, combining personal prestige and architectural innovation. The facade and roof of this house were protected as early as 1932, demonstrating their heritage value in this exceptional urban setting.
Today, the house embodies the legacy of this rigorous planning, where each element – from housing to public spaces – met a centralized vision. Its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments underlines its role in preserving this unique urban heritage, linked to one of the major figures in French history.
