House à Arras dans le Pas-de-Calais

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Origin and history

The house at 6 Victor-Hugo Square in Arras is an iconic 18th century building. Classified as a Historical Monument, it illustrates the civil architecture of this period in the Hauts-de-France region. Its location in the heart of the city, near the Grand Place, reflects the importance of bourgeois constructions in Arras during the Ancien Régime.

The protection of the façade and roof by decree of 24 May 1948 underlines the heritage value of this building. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not specify its original use, its inscription bears witness to its role in the urban landscape. The accuracy of its location remains medium (note 5/10), but its exact address is documented in the official archives.

At the time of its construction, Arras was a prosperous city, marked by textile trade and an influential bourgeoisie. The houses of this period often served as residences for local merchants or notables. Their preservation today offers an overview of urban life and architectural norms of the eighteenth century in the north of France.

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