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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 91 rue des Bons-Enfants in Rouen is a monument listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Its protection specifically concerns the facade on street and the roof, formalized by a decree dated 5 March 1962. This ranking reflects its architectural or historical interest in the Rouen urban landscape.

The location of this building, in the centre of Rouen, is located in a neighborhood marked by a varied built heritage, from medieval to modern times. Although the details of its history or occupants remain unknown, its inscription reflects a desire to preserve characteristic elements of the city's civil architecture. The accuracy of its location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), according to the criteria of the Merimée base.

Rouen, a major port town in Normandy, experienced intense urbanization between the 19th and 20th centuries, during which time many such buildings were built. These buildings, often intended for mixed use (housing, commerce), illustrate the evolution of urban lifestyles and the adaptation of architecture to the growing needs of the population. Their preservation preserves the memory of the social and economic transformations of the city.

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