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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 1 rue Mentelle and 25 rue Louis-Blanc in Cayenne is an emblematic 19th century building. It reflects the civil architecture of this period, marked by the commercial activities and urban development of Guyana under colonial influence. Its registration as a Historic Monument by order of 5 August 1993 underlines its heritage importance, although its precise location remains approximate (level 5/10 depending on the sources).

The building is associated with trading, a dominant economic sector in Cayenne in the 19th century. This period saw the city assert itself as a commercial hub between the metropolis and the colonies, with infrastructures adapted to the trade of goods. The house, now owned by a private company, retains traces of this economic history, although its contemporary uses (visit, rental) are not specified in the available sources.

Geographical data indicate two close addresses: one from the Merimée database (1 Mentelle Street), the other from the GPS coordinates (6 Simon Mentelle Street). This disparity reflects the challenges of locating monuments in changing urban contexts. No information is available on any historic owners or significant events related to this building, other than its heritage protection.

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