Ancien Entrepôt, dit Entrepôt Lainé

English translation

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History

Vast trapezoid of which all the external façades are identical, except the entrance on the east. At each storey, and on the same axis, an opening with a round arch in brick has been pierced. A strong cornice crowns the whole. The east façade presents three large round arches opening onto a vast porch vaulted with ribs and each compartment of which is reinforced by arcs doubleaux resting on pilasters engaged in the pillar proper. This façade has rectangular openings and is entirely built in ashlar stone. Following the entrance is a vast central warehouse not vaulted, whose roof rests directly on large diaphragm arches. This hall is divided in its centre by a series of round arches. All around, starting from the springing of the large arches, a floor has been arranged for the storage of goods. This part comprises several compartments vaulted with ribs. Further outward, beams reinforced by struts support the second storey not vaulted, also divided by a series of arches. Access to these different levels is by stairs located at the back of the great hall, the terrace being at the level of the second storey. An entrance on the cours Xavier Arnozan leads to offices by means of a Saint-Gilles spiral staircase with an annular vault.