Construction of house XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated construction period of the building.
6 mars 1933
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 6 mars 1933 (≈ 1933)
Registration of facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Case AI 236): inscription by order of 6 March 1933
Key figures
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No mention in the sources.
Origin and history
The house located at 54 quai Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is an emblematic building of the city, dated the 16th century. It is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period, with facades and roofs that have been officially recognized for their heritage value. This building is a testament to the urban and architectural history of Honfleur, a major port city in Normandy since the Middle Ages.
The Sainte-Catherine wharf, where this house is located, is a historic site of Honfleur, formerly at the heart of the city's maritime and commercial activities. In the 16th century Honfleur was a dynamic port, linked to trade with Canada, the West Indies and other European regions. The houses of this time often reflect the prosperity of local merchants and shipowners, although this specific house is not explicitly associated with a specific character or activity in available sources.
The protection of this monument was formalized on 6 March 1933, when its facades and roofs were listed as historic monuments. This recognition underlines its importance in the Norman architectural heritage. Today, it remains a key element of Honfleur's historic landscape, alongside other monuments such as those of the Old Basin.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its exact address and legal status, but do not provide additional details on its past or current use. The precise location, validated by GPS coordinates, places this monument in a central area of the city, close to other classified sites.
Honfleur, integrated in the Calvados department and the Normandy region, retains a rich heritage linked to its maritime history. This house, like other buildings of the same period, illustrates the urban and social evolution of the city, marked by its role in transatlantic exchanges from the 16th century.
No information is available on any owners, architects or significant events specifically related to this house. His interest lies mainly in his architecture and his inscription in the historical fabric of Honfleur.
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