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The house at 14 rue aux Namps in Caen is an emblematic building of the city's civil heritage. Dated from the 14th and 17th centuries, it is considered one of the oldest civil buildings in Caen. Its vaulted cellars, before the house itself, date back to the 13th or 14th century and extend under the Rue des Cordeliers. This monument illustrates the architectural evolution of the city, mixing medieval and classical elements.

The façade of the house, typical of the 17th century, has been listed in the Historic Monuments since 13 April 1928. The cellars were protected by a decree of 8 March 1929. The house is also known for having housed Michel Anguier, a printer and publisher who lived there from 1520 to 1545. Its proximity to the Palace of the Faculties of Caen underlines its importance in the intellectual and urban life of the time.

The architecture of the house is distinguished by its stone gable of Caen and its vaulted cellars. These characteristics, combined with its history, make it a valuable testimony to Caen's urban and cultural history, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The house is located in the old town center, at the corner of the street in Namps and the street of the Cordeliers, strengthening its anchor in the historical fabric of the city.

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