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The house at 92 rue Bicoquet is a building located in Caen, Calvados department, Normandy. Dating from the seventeenth century, it is a typical example of the civil architecture of this period in the region. The building has been listed as a Historic Monument since June 25, 1929, reflecting its heritage significance.

The building is 300 metres northwest of the Man's Abbey, another emblematic monument of Caen. The protection relates specifically to the façade and roof, as indicated in the registration order. This house illustrates the urban heritage of Caen, marked by rich history and varied architectural influences.

In modern times, bourgeois houses such as this often reflected the prosperity of Norman cities, linked to commerce, crafts and administration. Caen, in particular, was an important economic and cultural centre in Lower Normandy, with a social organization structured around the nobility, clergy and rising bourgeoisie.

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