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Origin and history

The house at 16 Quai Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is an emblematic building dating from the 16th century. It is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period, with a facade and roof inscribed under the title of Historic Monuments since 6 March 1933. This ranking reflects its heritage importance in the urban landscape of Honfleur, the port city of Normandy.

The monument is located precisely at 16 quai Sainte-Catherine, formerly known as number 87. This address, in the Calvados department, places the house near the Old Basin, historic heart of Honfleur. The official protection of its architectural elements (facade and roof) reflects the desire to preserve a built heritage representative of local history.

Honfleur, in the 16th century, was a dynamic city linked to maritime and commercial activities. The houses of that time, such as that of the Quai Sainte-Catherine, often served as houses for merchants, sailors or artisans. Their architecture, adapted to port constraints, also reflected the social status of their owners. These buildings contributed to the urban and social fabric of the city.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm the listing of the house as a historical monument. Bibliographical references, such as The Heritage of the Municipalities of Calvados (Flohic Éditions, 2001), complement this information. No mention is made of specific historical characters related to this monument in the source texts consulted.

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