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The wooden house located at 22-24 Place Saint-Timothée (also referenced rue Saint-Julien) in Reims is a typical example of civil architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries. Its facades and roofs, characteristic of this period, were protected as historical monuments by a decree of 7 December 1970. This type of half-timbered construction was common in medieval and renaissant cities, reflecting both local construction techniques and the commercial needs of the period.

Since the beginning of the 19th century, this building houses a butcher shop, illustrating the continuity of artisanal and commercial activities in the historical centre of Reims. The exact location, although subject to variations in the sources (place Saint-Timothée or rue Saint-Julien), confirms its anchoring in the city's ancient urban fabric. Its inscription among historical monuments underscores its heritage importance, while at the same time testifying to the evolution of the uses of these spaces over the centuries.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, also mention minor inconsistencies in the precise address (GPS coordinates showing 2 Rue Saint-Julien, while the Merimée base cites Timothy Square). These details reflect the challenges of historical location in the redesigned city centres. Despite these nuances, the house remains a tangible testimony to the architectural and social history of Reims, from the Renaissance to the contemporary era.

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