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The house located at 42 quai Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is an emblematic 16th century building. It is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period, with facades and roofs that have been officially recognized for their heritage value. The building is located in a historic area of Honfleur, formerly numbered 59, reflecting the city's urban evolution over the centuries.

The protection of this monument was formalized on 6 March 1933, when its facades and roofs were listed as historic monuments. This recognition highlights the importance of this building in the Norman architectural heritage. The Quai Sainte-Catherine, where the house is located, is a place full of history, closely linked to the Old Honfleur Basin, the economic and cultural heart of the city for centuries.

Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm that this house is a testimony of 16th century habitat in the region. Although little detailed information is provided about its occupants or its precise use, its inscription among the protected monuments of Calvados highlights its role in collective memory. The house is part of a wider set of historic monuments of Honfleur, reflecting the richness of the local heritage.

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