Construction of house XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated construction period of the building.
1er mai 1933
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1er mai 1933 (≈ 1933)
Date of official inscription for monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
House: registration by order of 1 May 1933
Origin and history
The 18 rue aux Fromages house is an emblematic monument to the city of Pont-Audemer, in the department of Eure. Dated from the 16th century, it illustrates the civil architecture of the Renaissance in Normandy. Its designation as historic monuments, effective since 1 May 1933, bears witness to its heritage value and its importance for the local heritage.
Located in the heart of Pont-Audemer, this house is representative of bourgeois or commercial dwellings of the modern era. The rue aux Fromages, where it is located, evokes by its name the traditional economic activities of the city, related to the trade and the cheese-making crafts. This type of building, often in strips of wood or stone, reflected the prosperity of Norman cities in the 16th century, a period marked by urban and commercial growth.
Available sources, including references to the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a protected monument. Although little detail is provided on its specific history or occupants, its ranking underscores its role in preserving Norman architectural heritage. Today, the house remains a tangible testimony to the urban history of Pont-Audemer and its region.
