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The buildings located at 9 and 11 rue du Pont-Neuf and 12 rue de l'Agence in Lille date from the 18th century. They form part of the entire architectural structure of the Rang du Plat d ́eau, a characteristic alignment of the Lille urbanism of that time. Their style reflects the elegance and symmetry of bourgeois constructions of the Enlightenment century, with harmonious facades and neat interior decorations, including remarkable woodwork.

These buildings were partially protected under the Historic Monuments by an order of 3 December 1987. This decree specifically covers facades and roofs (on street, courtyard and garden), including a sculpted tympanum in the background of the garden overlooking the street of the Warehouse, as well as woodwork and interior decorations. Today, these buildings belong to a private company, and their access to the public (visits, rentals, or accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

The location of these buildings, close to the historic centre of Lille, suggests their integration into an area marked by trade and crafts in the 18th century. Their architecture reflects the high social status of their original owners or occupants, probably local merchants or notables. The protection of their architectural elements underscores their heritage value, both for their aesthetics and for their representativeness of Lille's urban history.

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