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Origin and history

The house in Douai, in the Northern Department, is a 14th and 15th century monument. It is distinguished by its medieval architecture, typical of the urban dwellings of this period in the region. Its facades and roofs were listed as Historic Monuments by order of 28 December 1964, thus highlighting their heritage value.

This type of house reflects the social and economic organization of the cities of northern France in the Middle Ages. In Douai, a prosperous city thanks to trade and crafts, bourgeois or merchant houses played a central role in urban life. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the lifestyles, construction techniques and architectural evolution of this time.

The location of this house, at 65 rue du Clocher Saint-Pierre (formerly 17), is attested by the Mérimée and Monumentum bases. Although the sources do not specify its original use, its inclusion in the Historical Monuments bears witness to its importance in the local heritage. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory, facilitating its identification in the current urban fabric.

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