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Origin and history

The building located at 15 rue Lamauve in Rouen is an emblematic building of the eighteenth century, representative of the civil architecture of this period. Ranked a Historic Monument, it stands out for its facades and roofs, protected by ministerial decree of 26 April 1984. These architectural elements, inscribed in the cadastre under the reference BN 127, testify to the know-how of the artisans of the period and the urban evolution of Rouen, the major city of Normandy.

The location of this building, although specified in the Mérimée bases as being at 13-15 rue Lamauve, presents an approximation in GPS coordinates, which instead refer to Eau de Robec Street. This disparity illustrates the challenges sometimes encountered in the documentation of historical monuments, particularly for buildings in dense urban areas. The geographical accuracy rating, estimated at 6/10, suggests a priori satisfactory location, without being perfect.

Rouen, in the 18th century, was a dynamic city, marked by its commercial and port role. The buildings of that time often reflected the prosperity of the owners, bourgeois or merchants, and served as both residence and place of professional activity. This type of building helped to structure the neighbourhoods, combining housing, crafts and commerce. Although little specific information is available on this particular building, its ranking attests to its heritage importance in the Rouen countryside.

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