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Origin and history

The building located at 24-26 rue Beauvoisine in Rouen is an iconic 18th-century civil building. Ranked a Historic Monument, it illustrates the architectural heritage of the city, with north and west facades on courtyard garden, as well as their corresponding roofs, protected by ministerial decree. These elements, registered on March 5, 1962, testify to the constructive techniques and style in vogue under the Ancien Régime in Normandy.

The location of the building in the historic centre of Rouen reflects the dense urbanization and economic importance of the city in the 18th century. At that time Rouen was a major commercial hub, thanks to its port on the Seine and its textile activities. The buildings of this period often served as residences for wealthy merchants or local notables, while sometimes sheltering shops or shops on the ground floor. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the social and spatial organization of the pre-industrial city.

Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum indicate that the exact address of the building is 24-26 rue Beauvoisine, although GPS coordinates suggest an approximation to rue Jean Lecanuet. This disparity highlights the challenges of precise location for some ancient monuments. The building does not seem open to the public for specific visits or services, according to current information.

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