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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 16 rue Damiette and 4 Place Barthélémy in Rouen is a monument inscribed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Classified by decree of 7 January 1958, its protection specifically concerns facades on street and courtyard, as well as the slopes of its roof. These architectural elements, although partially preserved, offer an overview of the old building in the historic centre of Rouen, a city marked by a rich medieval and reborn past.

Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, has long been a major economic and cultural crossroads. The houses of that time, often built in wooden strips or stone, reflected the prosperity of local merchants and artisans. This type of building, typical of medieval cities, served both as a dwelling, a workshop or a place of commerce, playing a central role in everyday life.

Although the archives on this precise house are limited, its inscription as a Historical Monuments underscores its heritage importance in a neighborhood where urban planning has evolved over the centuries.

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