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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 28 rue du Gros-Horloge in Rouen is a monument listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Its inscription, dated October 12, 1929, specifically concerns the facade and roof, remarkable architectural elements that reflect the style of the era. Although the details of its precise history are limited, this official protection underscores its heritage importance in the urban landscape of Rouen, a city marked by a rich medieval past and a continuous architectural evolution.

Rouen, the capital of the Seine-Maritime in Normandy, has always been an economic and cultural crossroads. The bourgeois houses and civilian buildings, like this one, bear witness to the city's prosperity in the 19th and 20th centuries. These buildings, often located on emblematic streets such as Gros Horloge, served as a dwelling for the affluent classes or as places related to trade and crafts.

Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban planning and lifestyles of this period, which is pivotal between tradition and modernity.

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