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Origin and history

The building at 15 Caponière Street in Caen is a historical monument dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. This building, typical of the civil architecture of this period, is distinguished by its courtyard facades and roofs, protected by a decree of inscription in 1973. Its state of conservation and its stylistic characteristics make it a witness to the urban development of Caen under the Old Regime.

The location of this building in the centre of Caen reflects the importance of this city as an economic and administrative hub in Lower Normandy (now Normandy). At that time, such buildings often housed bourgeois families or artisans, thus participating in the social and commercial life of the city. Their preservation makes it possible today to study the construction methods and domestic uses of past centuries.

The partial inclusion of the building in the inventory of Historic Monuments in 1973 (decree of 18 April) specifically concerns the facades on courtyard and the corresponding roofs, highlighting their heritage value. This classification is part of a broader approach to the protection of the Caenian built heritage, marked by the destruction of the Second World War and subsequent reconstructions. No information is available on any owners or architects associated with this building.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum database, confirm the exact address (15 Caponière Street) and its connection to the Calvados department (Insee 14118 code). The accuracy of its geographical location is considered "a priori satisfactory", facilitating its identification in the current urban landscape. No mention is made of its accessibility to the public or of possible contemporary reuse (visits, accommodation, etc.).

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