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The house at 64 rue de Bayeux is a civilian building located in the city of Caen, Normandy. Built in the 17th century, it is a typical example of the domestic architecture of this period in the region. Its designation as Historic Monuments, effective since 1927, underscores its historic importance and remarkable conservation status for the time.

The precise location of this monument is in the heart of Caen, at 64 rue de Bayeux, near the crossroads with Bicoquet Street. This neighborhood, marked by dense urbanization from the Middle Ages, still retains today traces of its historical past. The house, although modified over the centuries, preserves architectural elements characteristic of the seventeenth century, as once evidenced by its extinct skylight.

The inscription of the house as a historic monument on June 13, 1927 preserved part of its architectural heritage. This official protection reflects the interest in this type of building, often linked to Caen's social and economic history. At that time, bourgeois or artisanal houses played a central role in urban life, serving both as a place of residence and sometimes as a workshop or trade.

In the 17th century, Caen was a dynamic city, marked by its textile activity and river port. Houses such as the one on Rue de Bayeux housed wealthy families or artisans, thus participating in local economic life. Their architecture, often sober but elegant, reflected the social status of their owners and was harmoniously integrated into the existing urban fabric.

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