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Origin and history

The house on 26 Rue des Croisiers is an emblematic building of medieval civil architecture in Caen. Built in the second half of the 15th century, it is distinguished by its street façades, which were protected under the Historic Monuments since 13 June 1927. Located at the corner of Rue des Croisiers and Rue aux Namps, it is in the immediate vicinity of the Church of Saint-Sauveur, highlighting its integration into the city's historic urban fabric.

This type of house reflects the architectural and urban development of Caen after the Hundred Years' War, when the city, then prosperous, saw more stone constructions. The facades, a remarkable element of this monument, illustrate construction techniques and decorative styles in vogue at the end of the Middle Ages in Normandy. Their early registration in the 20th century demonstrated the recognition of their heritage value.

Today, the house of 26 rue des Croisiers remains a significant example of the civil heritage of Kenya. Although the sources do not specify its original use (bourgeois housing, commerce, etc.), its central location and its conservation suggest an importance in local life. The available data do not mention openness to the public or any specific current function, but its status as a historic monument ensures its preservation for future generations.

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