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The house of Jean-François Doublet, located at numbers 29 and 31 of the rue des Capucins in Honfleur (Calvados, Normandy), dates from 1627, as indicated by an inscription on its facade. Built in flint and travertine, it is distinguished by a door decorated with pilasters and a pediment, typical of 17th century architecture. This monument illustrates the mixture of local materials and classical influences of the time, while reflecting the social status of its owner, a retired privateer.

The property is acquired by Jean-François Doublet, a privateer who served France, when he withdrew from his maritime activities. This character embodies the golden age of racing in Normandy, a region where ports like Honfleur played a key role in commercial and military expeditions. The house, by its history, thus links architectural heritage and maritime memory.

Registered as a Historic Monument since 29 December 1988, the protection relates specifically to the facades and roofs of the house, as well as the facades, roofs and cellar of the communes. This official recognition underscores its heritage importance, both for its style and its connection to local history. Protected elements include functional spaces (such as the cellar in half basement), revealing the domestic and economic uses of the time.

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