Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The house located at 66 quai Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is a 16th century building, typical of the architecture of this period in the region. It is distinguished by its facades and roofs, which were inscribed as the Historic Monuments on 6 March 1933. This ranking reflects its heritage importance in the urban landscape of Honfleur, a port city marked by its maritime and commercial history.

The monument is located on the quay Sainte-Catherine, formerly numbered 35, in the Calvados department in Normandy. This area, close to the Old Basin, was historically a central place for the port and craft activities of the city. The houses of that time often served as houses for merchants, sailors or artisans, reflecting Honfleur's economic prosperity in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm that the house is protected for its architectural elements, without mentioning major modifications or specific historical characters related to its construction. His inscription in the title of Historic Monuments in 1933 highlights his value as a witness to the urban and architectural history of Normandy.

External links