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The Marracq Armoury is a military building built in Bayonne at the beginning of the 19th century. This building, erected in 1825, is distinguished by its structure made up of eighteen arch farms, a rare architectural system in France. The plans were designed by the engineer-colonel Emy, and inspiration could come from the works of Philibert de l'Orme, a renowned Renaissance architect. The ride was listed as historic monuments in 1943, particularly for the heritage value of its structure.

The building is characterized by a simple structure: four walls pierced with a few windows and one door at each end, all covered with tiles. The frame, a protected element since 1943, is considered a remarkable example of military engineering at the time. Today, the Marracq ride belongs to the town of Bayonne and remains a testimony to the 19th century military architecture.

The location of the ride is specified in the Mérimée base as being located at 19 Avenue Interne Jacques Loeb in Bayonne, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. This department, integrated with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, houses several historical monuments linked to France's military and urban history. The Marracq ride is part of this local heritage, reflecting Bayonne's strategic importance at this time.

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