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Origin and history

The house at 34 quai Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur, Calvados is a 16th century building. This monument is representative of the civil architecture of the Renaissance in Normandy, with facades and roofs characteristic of this period. Its location on the Sainte-Catherine wharf, formerly number 67, highlights its connection to the Old Basin, historic heart and harbour of the city.

The facades and roofs of this house were listed as Historic Monuments by order of 6 March 1933. This official protection reflects the heritage value of the building, although the available sources do not specify the specific architectural details or any owners or artisans who contributed to its construction. The house is part of a larger set of protected monuments in Honfleur, reflecting the historical and cultural importance of this Norman port city.

Honfleur, in the 16th century, was a dynamic port linked to fishing, shipping and shipping to the New World. Houses of this period, such as those at the Sainte-Catherine wharf, often served as housing for local merchants, shipowners or artisans. Their architecture, combining wood, stone and tiles, met practical needs while showing some economic prosperity. This type of building illustrates Honfleur's central role in the maritime exchanges of the Renaissance.

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