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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 48 rue aux Bears in Rouen is a monument listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Its inscription, dated March 5, 1962, specifically concerns its street façade and roof, architectural elements considered remarkable. The precise location of the building, although documented, is assessed as poor (note of 5/10), perhaps reflecting minor uncertainties in the available geographic data.

Rouen, the emblematic city of Normandy, experienced intense urbanization in the 19th and 20th centuries, during which time many Haussmannian-style buildings or art nouveau were built. These buildings, often intended for bourgeois housing or commercial activities, bear witness to the architectural and social evolution of the city. Although the historical details specific to this building are rare in the available sources, its ranking suggests a heritage value related to its aesthetics or its role in the urban landscape of Rouen.

The buildings of that period generally served as housing, shops on the ground floor, or sometimes private hotels, illustrating the functional mix of French city centres.

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