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The house of 12 quai Sainte-Catherine, located in Honfleur, Calvados, is an emblematic building dating from the 16th century. It is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period, with a facade and roof that have been officially recognized for their heritage value. The building is located on an emblematic quay of the city, once identified under number 89, reflecting its historic anchoring in the urban fabric of Honfleur.

The protection of this monument was formalized on 6 March 1933, when its façade and roof were listed as historic monuments. This recognition highlights the importance of this building in the architectural heritage of Normandy. Although the sources do not specify its original use, its location near the Old Basin suggests a link to port and commercial activities that animated Honfleur in the Renaissance.

The Quai Sainte-Catherine, where this house is located, is a place full of history, reflecting Honfleur's economic and cultural dynamism in the 16th century. At that time, the city was a thriving port, notably through fishing, maritime trade and trade with other European regions. The houses of this period, like this one, often served as housing for merchants, sailors or artisans, while participating in the collective life of the port city.

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