Construction of small stables XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of initial construction of the neighbourhood.
1923
Administrative redeployment
Administrative redeployment 1923 (≈ 1923)
The district is dedicated to administrative services.
2 août 1929
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 2 août 1929 (≈ 1929)
Official protection of the Raoult district.
Années 1970
Renovation work
Renovation work Années 1970 (≈ 1970)
Modernization and conservation of the site.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Raoult district and infirmary of the School of Materials: registration by order of 2 August 1929
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Raoult district is an architectural complex located in Fontainebleau, in the Seine-et-Marne department in Île-de-France. Built in the 18th century, it initially housed the King's small stables, reflecting the importance of the city as a place of royal residence and management of the court-related infrastructure. This monument bears witness to the logistical and administrative organization set up to support royal activities at that time.
By order of 2 August 1929, the Raoult district was reassigned in 1923 to accommodate administrative services. This transformation illustrates the adaptation of historic buildings to modern needs while preserving their architectural heritage. Renovation work was undertaken in the late 1970s, marking a desire to conserve and enhance this emblematic site.
The district is located at 8 rue d'Avon, on the northeast outskirts of downtown Fontainebleau. Its status as State property and its listing as historical monuments underscore its heritage importance. Today, there remains a significant example of 18th-century utilitarian architecture, linked to court life and the royal administration, while integrating into the contemporary urban landscape.
