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Origin and history

The house located at 18 quai Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is an emblematic building of 16th century civil architecture. It is distinguished by its location on the quays of the Old Basin, a central place in the maritime and commercial history of the city. This building, whose facades and roof have been protected since 1933, illustrates the built heritage of Renaissance Normandy, a period when Honfleur was an active and prosperous port.

The protection of the house under the Historic Monuments, effective by decree of 6 March 1933, specifically concerns its facades and roof. This classification reflects the heritage importance of the building, although the available sources do not detail its original use or any notable occupants. The historic address, formerly referred to under number 83, confirms its anchoring in the urban fabric of Honfleur, a city marked by its maritime and artistic heritage.

The quai Sainte-Catherine, where the house stands, is a place full of history, close to the Old Basin, economic and tourist heart of Honfleur. The period of construction, the sixteenth century, corresponds to an era of development for the city, then integrated into the duchy of Normandy and benefiting from its commercial dynamism. The houses of this time, often made of wood or stone, bear witness to the constructive techniques and architectural styles of the French Renaissance, adapted to local constraints.

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