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Origin and history

The house at 36 Quai Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is a 16th century building. It is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period, with facades and roofs that have been officially recognized for their heritage value. The building is located in a historic district of the city, once driven by the port and commercial activities that marked the history of Honfleur.

Ranked as Historic Monuments since March 6, 1933, this house illustrates the Norman architectural heritage of the Renaissance. Its inscription specifically concerns facades and roofs, characteristic elements of its time. Although little detailed information is available on its occupants or its original use, its location on the Sainte-Catherine wharf suggests a link to the economic and social life of Honfleur, then flourishing port.

The Quai Sainte-Catherine, where this house is located, was a central place for maritime and artisanal exchanges in the 16th century. At that time Honfleur was a dynamic port, connected to European trade routes. The houses of this period often served as housing for merchants, sailors or artisans, while reflecting the social status of their owners through their architecture. This monument is thus part of an urban context where the building reflected local prosperity and know-how.

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