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Origin and history

The house in Douai, Hauts-de-France, is a historic monument whose facade and roof on the street were inscribed by ministerial decree. This building, located in 9 Place du Marché-au-Poisson (formerly 1, 3), is part of the city's architectural heritage. Its inscription in 1971 underlines its importance in the urban fabric of Douai, although the details of its history and construction remain little documented in the available sources.

The city of Douai, located in the department of the North, has had an urban history marked by commerce and exchanges, particularly around its Place du Marché-au-Poisson. The houses of that time, often constructed of local materials such as brick or stone, reflected the social status of their owners and served as both a place of residence and economic activity. This type of monument illustrates the architectural and social evolution of the region, although the archives do not specify its original use or its historical occupants.

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