Historical Monument 24 mai 2024 (≈ 2024)
Decree No. 2024-472 protecting the bunker and its interiors.
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Heritage classified
This building is part of the Domaine national du château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye established by Decree No. 2024-472 of 24 May 2024. The interior parts were classified as historic monuments in full and automatically by this decree.
Origin and history
The Petit bunker, located in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines, is an integrated building in the National Estate of the castle of this city. Although its exact construction period is not specified in available sources, its classification as Historic Monuments in 2024 attests to its heritage importance. This decree (No. 2024-472 of 24 May 20204) fully protects its interior parts, emphasizing their historical and architectural value.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a city marked by its royal and military past, houses this monument, the exact location of which remains subject to clarification (between Rue Thiers and Cité Médicis). The bunker, though discreet, is part of a broader set linked to the defensive and strategic history of the region. Its integration into the national domain strengthens its link with the neighbouring castle, symbol of monarchy power and planning planned under the Old Regime.
The legal protection of 2024 guarantees the preservation of this heritage, while questioning its original use. Bunkers, often associated with 20th century conflicts, could here reflect local adaptation to older or modern defence issues. The lack of details about its construction or its exact role calls for further research to inform its specific history.
