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Origin and history

The house at 14 quai Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is an emblematic building of the city, 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 1933. This building illustrates the preserved architectural heritage of Honfleur, the port city of Normandy.

The Sainte-Catherine wharf, where this house is located, is a historic site of Honfleur, once driven by maritime and commercial activities. In the 16th century, this region was marked by a dynamic economy, centred on fisheries, trade and trade with other European ports. The houses of that time were often used as housing for local merchants or artisans.

The protection of the façade and roof in 1933 reflects the heritage importance of this building. This official recognition preserves the architectural features of the house, while providing an overview of Honfleur's urban and social history during the Renaissance.

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