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Origin and history

The house located at 48 quai Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur, Calvados, is a 16th-century building. This building, typical of the architecture of the Norman Renaissance, is distinguished by its facades and roofs, which were inscribed as the Historic Monuments on 6 March 1933. Its historic address, formerly number 53, reflects the urban evolution of the port city.

Honfleur, the major port city of Normandy, experienced in the 16th century an economic boom linked to maritime trade and fisheries. The houses of this time, like that of the quay Sainte-Catherine, bear witness to the prosperity of local merchants and shipowners. Their architecture, often made of wood or stone, served both as a dwelling and as a storage place for goods, illustrating the close link between domestic life and work.

The protection of the house in 1933 is part of a desire to preserve Honfleur's built heritage, marked by its maritime history and its role in regional development. The facades and roofs, characteristic elements of the building, are representative of the constructive techniques of the Renaissance in Normandy, mixing local influences and external contributions through trade.

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