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The house at 41 rue Damiette in Rouen is an emblematic monument of the 15th and 16th centuries, representing the civil architecture of the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Its registration as a Historic Monument in 1957 underscores the heritage value of its street façade and roof side, elements protected by ministerial decree. These architectural features reflect the stylistic and technical changes of the time, while at the same time testifying to the urban dynamism of Rouen, the major city of Normandy.

The location of this building, in the historic centre of Rouen, corresponds to a period when the city played a central economic and political role in Upper Normandy. The houses of that time often served as residences for local merchants, artisans or notables, illustrating the prosperity of river trade and trade with England and Flanders. Their preservation makes it possible today to study lifestyles, the spatial organization of medieval cities, and the adaptation of buildings to social and climatic needs.

Owned by a private company, this house does not seem open to the public for regular visits, although its status as a Historical Monument guarantees legal protection. Available data from the Merimée database and sources such as Monumentum confirm its exact address and Insee code (76540), but do not specify its current use (housing, office, or other). The accuracy of its location is assessed as "a priori satisfactory", facilitating its identification in the urban landscape of Rouen.

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