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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The New Galeries de Saint-Quentin has been a historic monument since November 27, 2023. This commercial building, located at the intersections of the streets of the Selerie, Anatole-France and Saint-Jacques, is distinguished by its characteristic facades and roofs, as well as its carefully preserved interiors, including decorations and structures carrying basements and ground floor. The inscription under the title of the Historical Monuments relates specifically to the cadastral parcel AH 6, as delimited on the plan annexed to the protection order.

The building is part of the architectural and urban heritage of Saint Quentin, a town in the department of Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region. Although details of its initial construction or historical development are not specified in available sources, its recent listing underscores its heritage importance. The New Galleries illustrate the legacy of department stores, symbols of urbanization and commercial modernization of the 19th and 20th centuries in France. These spaces played a central role in the social and economic life of cities, offering places of meeting and consumption.

The location of the monument, at 8 rue Saint-Jacques and its surroundings, is documented in the Merimée base, with a geographical accuracy assessed as fair (note of 5/10). The Insee code of the commune, 02691, confirms its anchoring in Aisne, formerly in Picardie, now integrated into the Hauts-de-France region. No information is available on the opening to the public, the visit, or possible reuse of the premises (rent, guest rooms).

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