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Giraud mansion or Capitani building à Arles dans les Bouches-du-Rhône

Giraud mansion or Capitani building

    4 Rue Élie Giraud
    13200 Arles
Private property
Crédit photo : Finoskov - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1946
Registration for Historic Monuments
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Heritage classified

The building: registration by order of 9 February 1946

Origin and history

The Giraud Private Hotel, also known as the Capitani Building, is a historic monument located in the city of Arles. This building, whose exact address is mentioned as being at the intersection of Rue du Pont and Rue Girard, has been listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory since 1946. Its architecture and history make it a significant part of the Arlesian heritage.

The location of this monument is specified in the Mérimée base, with an approximate address indicated as 4 Rue Élie Giraud. Although the accuracy of this location is considered fair, it allows the building to be located in the city centre of Arles. The building is protected as a historical monument, highlighting its cultural and architectural importance in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

The information available on this monument remains limited, particularly as regards its exact construction period or the details of its history. However, its registration in 1946 reflects its recognized heritage value. The sources mentioned, such as Monumentum, provide administrative and descriptive data, but few detailed historical elements.

Arles, a city rich in heritage, has many historic buildings that reflect its Roman and medieval past. Private hotels, such as Giraud's, are often linked to the history of local bourgeois or aristocratic families. These buildings play a role in the collective memory and urban identity of the city.

In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, historical monuments are often witnesses to the cultural and economic exchanges that marked this part of France. Private hotels, in particular, illustrate the evolution of lifestyles and architectures throughout the centuries, although the details specific to this building remain to be deepened.

The absence of accurate data on the construction period or the characters associated with this monument limits the understanding of its historical context. However, its status as a protected monument guarantees its preservation for future generations, while inviting further research to enrich its knowledge.

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