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The house in Douai, in the Northern Department, is a historical monument built over the 17th and 18th centuries. It is distinguished by its typical architecture of these periods, with a remarkable facade and roof, protected by a registration order in 1976. The building is located on the Place du Marché-au-Poisson, a central location in the city, reflecting its importance in the historical urban fabric.

Classified as a Historical Monument, this house illustrates the civil architectural heritage of Douai, a city marked by its commercial and artisanal history. At that time, bourgeois or merchant houses played a key role in economic and social life, often serving as a place of residence, trade or craft. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban evolution and lifestyles of past centuries.

The protected elements of this house specifically include the facade and roof, both on the side of the street and the one overlooking the Scarpe, a river that has long been an essential transportation route for the region. The inscription in the title of the Historic Monuments, which took place on 2 June 1976, highlights the heritage value of this building, although the available sources do not specify its original use or its possible significant owners.

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