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The House known as Napoleon I is a building located in the commune of Saint-Riquier, in the department of the Somme (Hauts-de-France). Built during the second quarter of the 19th century, this house is representative of the civil architecture of this period, marked by classical influences and a concern for symmetry. It bears the name of Napoleon I, although the source text does not explicitly specify his direct link with the emperor.

Classified as a Historical Monument, the protection specifically concerns its facades and roofs, inscribed by decree of 6 May 1965. This status reflects its heritage interest, in particular its state of conservation and its role in the urban landscape of Saint-Riquier. The location, estimated as "a priori satisfactory", places the building at 3 Rue du Général de Gaulle, a central address in the commune.

At the time of its construction, Saint-Riquier, like many localities in Hauts-de-France, was marked by a rural and artisanal economy. Bourgeois or notable houses, like this one, often served as residences for wealthy families or local personalities. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the lifestyles and architectural evolution of the region in the nineteenth century.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its protected status but do not provide details of its current use (visit, rental, etc.). The absence of information about a possible historical sponsor or occupant limits knowledge of its specific history, outside its architectural and regulatory framework.

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