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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The buildings in Rives-en-Seine in the Normandy region constitute a remarkable architectural complex of the 15th and 17th centuries. These buildings, registered as Historical Monuments by decree of 9 December 1940, bear witness to the evolution of construction techniques and architectural styles between the Middle Ages and the modern era. Their precise location, at 12 and 12bis Grande-Rue (formerly 42, 42bis in Caudebec-en-Caux), reflects the historic importance of this street in the urban development of the municipality.

The protection of these buildings in 1940 underscores their heritage value, although their exact location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10) according to geographical accuracy criteria. Their presence in the Merimée base, combined with the Seine-Maritime Insee 76164 code, confirms their anchoring in the territory of Haute-Normandie, now integrated into the Normandy region. These buildings, although little documented in available sources, illustrate the civil built heritage of this period.

In the 15th and 17th centuries, Normandy was a dynamic region marked by agricultural, commercial and craft activities. Such buildings were often used as housing, shops or workshops, playing a central role in the daily lives of the inhabitants. Their preservation makes it possible today to study the lifestyles, social organization and economic exchanges of these times, in a context where architecture reflected both the practical needs and aesthetic aspirations of local communities.

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