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Origin and history

The building at 4 Rue Froide in Caen is a historical monument dating back to the 16th century. This building, typical of Renaissance civil architecture in Normandy, is distinguished by its courtyard facades and roofs, which were officially protected by a registration order in 1954. These architectural elements reflect popular techniques and styles at this time, marked by a transition between the Middle Ages and modernity.

The location of this building, in the historic centre of Caen, is located in a district where medieval and reborn urbanism still coexists today. In the Renaissance, Caen was a dynamic city, marked by its role as a commercial and administrative place in Lower Normandy. The buildings of this period often served as residences for local merchants, artisans or notables, playing a key role in the economic and social life of the city. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban and architectural evolution of the region.

The inscription of its facades and roofs as part of the Historic Monuments in 1954 underscores the heritage value of this building. This protection aims to preserve the original architectural features, while integrating the building into the contemporary urban landscape. Although the sources do not specify its current use, its location and status make it an important witness to Caen's past, accessible from nearby Pierre Bouchard Square.

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