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The building at 41-43 rue aux Bear in Rouen is a building built during the second half of the 17th century. This building, typical of the civil architecture of the period, is distinguished by its street façade and roof, protected by a decree of inscription under the title of Historical Monuments since 9 October 1959. Today it belongs to a private company, and its current use (visit, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

The location of the building, in the historic centre of Rouen, reflects the dense urbanization of the city in modern times. The Bear Street, mentioned in the Middle Ages, was an important axis of trade and crafts. The facades of the buildings of this period often illustrated the social status of their owners, mixing sober decorations and prominent architectural elements, such as the skylights or cornices. The 1959 inscription underlines the heritage value of this example of bourgeois housing in the Great Century.

The available data indicate a location accuracy considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), based on GPS coordinates and archives of the Merimée database. No further information is provided on any subsequent transformations or historical owners. The building remains a testament to the urban evolution of Rouen, a city marked by its medieval past and its economic role under the Old Regime.

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