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The house located at 383 rue d'Esquerchin in Douai is a 17th century building, typical of the civil architecture of this period. It is distinguished by its street façade and gable side façade, as well as by its two roof slopes, which were listed as a Historic Monument by order of 7 May 1969. These protected elements reflect the architectural style of the time and reflect the heritage importance of this building in the urban landscape of Douai.

In the 17th century, Douai, then under Spanish and then French influence, was a prosperous city thanks to its commercial and judicial activity. The bourgeois houses, like this one, illustrated the social status of their owners and often served as a framework for the daily life of wealthy families. Their preservation now allows us to understand the urban and architectural evolution of the region, as well as the way of life of the inhabitants of this period.

The location of this house, specified as being of 'a priori satisfactory' quality (note 6/10), is documented in the Merimée database under the code Insee 59178, corresponding to the commune of Douai in the department of the North. The exact address, 383 rue d'Esquerchin, allows to situate this monument in a historic district of the city, where other buildings of the same period can still be observed.

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