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Origin and history

The house at 31 rue de Saint-Omer in Aire-sur-la-Lys is a building dating from the second half of the 18th century. It is representative of the civil architecture of this period in the Hauts-de-France region, marked by classical influences and a concern for urban harmony. Its inscription in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree of 25 February 1948 specifically concerns its facade and roof on street, highlighting their heritage value and their role in the local architectural landscape.

Aire-sur-la-Lys, a city in the Pas-de-Calais department, was at that time a dynamic centre linked to trade and crafts. Bourgeois houses, like this one, often reflected the prosperity of their owners, from the nobility, the merchant bourgeoisie or the liberal professions. These buildings served both as a residence and as a symbol of social status, while contributing to the beautification of the main streets.

The location of this house, indicated with an accuracy considered passable (note of 5/10), suggests that it is located in a central area of the city, close to historical axes such as Rue de Saint-Omer. The available data, from sources such as Monumentum and the Merimée database, confirm its official address and its Insee code (62014), attached to the former Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, now integrated with Hauts-de-France.

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