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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 38 Rue Royale in Orléans is a historic monument whose protection relates specifically to the façade and roof. These architectural elements were inscribed by ministerial decree on 12 July 1928, highlighting their heritage value in the Orléan urban context.

Orléans, capital of the Loiret department in the Centre-Val de Loire region, experienced a marked architectural development at the beginning of the 20th century. The bourgeois houses of this time often reflect the economic and social development of the city, integrating various styles, from neoclassical to Art Nouveau influences. This type of building, although little documented in the available sources, illustrates the evolution of urban lifestyles and the importance attached to the aesthetics of facades in historic city centres.

The location of this house, in an emblematic street like Rue Royale, suggests a residential and potentially commercial area. Monuments of this type, often preserved for their representative character, offer an overview of the construction techniques and decorative tastes of their time. Their preservation contributes to the collective memory and visual identity of the city.

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