Maison, 5 Rue des Merciers, Protected historical house in La Rochelle, France.

The Maison at 5 rue des Merciers is a house built between the 16th and 18th centuries. Its light beige stone facade has a ground-level arcade of two round arches with rusticated stonework, and above them two levels of rectangular windows with dark frames and white multi-pane glazing, separated by carved stone figures and motifs. A dark metal downpipe runs down the right side, and a storefront with a red "nord" sign occupies the left arch.

The house was built between the 16th and 18th centuries. It was classified as a monument historique by decree of 23 October 1923, the protection covering the building at 5 rue des Merciers in La Rochelle.

This house sits among many other protected buildings that shape how the street looks today. The neighborhood reflects how residents once lived and worked in this port city's residential quarters.

Visitors can explore this historical residence while walking through central La Rochelle, where many protected buildings are clustered together. The location is easily accessible on foot and part of a wider architectural walking route.

The building was listed by decree on 23 October 1923, one of the earliest protections granted in La Rochelle. Its fabric spans the 16th to 18th centuries, so the facade mixes eras rather than belonging to a single campaign.