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Origin and history

The House of the Poule, located in Douai in the Hauts-de-France, is an emblematic monument of the eighteenth century. This building, whose facades on street and roofs have been inscribed in the Historical Monuments since 1945, bears witness to the civil architecture of this period. Its picturesque name, although not explained in the sources, evokes a local history that remains to be discovered.

The building is located at 22, 30, 32 Cloris Street (formerly 8, 10, 12 Merlin-de-Douai Street), in the Northern Department. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory, and it is referenced in the Merimée database under Insee code 59178. Although the practical information about its visit or current use (rent, guest rooms) is not detailed, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a protected and remarkable heritage.

In the 18th century Douai, then a prosperous city in northern France, was marked by a dynamic urban life, where bourgeois houses like this reflected the social status of their owners. These buildings often served as residences for wealthy families or local notables, while contributing to the beautification of the streets. Their preservation today makes it possible to understand the architectural and social evolution of the region.

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