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Origin and history

The building located 15 Place du Parlement in Bordeaux is part of a homogeneous architectural complex of the eighteenth century, designed in 1754. The square, formerly called Place du Marché Royal, forms an irregular quadrilateral where the buildings share a common ordinance: a commercial ground floor, two noble floors, and a third treatise in attic. The ensemble is crowned by a balustrade cornice and a attic, all made of cut stone. The keys are decorated with carved masks and shells, while each window has wrought iron balconies, typical of the Louis XV style.

The facade and roof of this building were inscribed in the Historic Monuments by order of 17 April 1952, recognizing their heritage value. The building illustrates Bordeaux urban planning of the Enlightenment century, marked by the beautification of the city and the adoption of rigorous architectural codes. Decorative details, such as balconies or sculptures, reflect the influence of the decorative arts of the time, mixing functionality and aesthetics.

The location of the building, Parliament's place, makes it a witness to the commercial and judicial history of Bordeaux. Originally, this square housed a royal market, before becoming a symbolic place of local power. Today, its preserved architecture offers an overview of urban life in the 18th century, between trading activities on the ground floor and bourgeois housing on the upper floors.

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