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Origin and history

The house in Douai, on the Place du Marché-au-Poisson, is a 17th-century building. It is classified as a Historic Monument, with specific protection for its facades and roofs, both on the square and on the Scarpe. This registration was formalized by an order in 1971, highlighting its heritage importance in the region.

Douai, a northern city, was in the 17th century an important economic and cultural crossroads in the Netherlands Spanish and then French. The houses of that time often reflected the prosperity of local merchants and artisans, with their distinctive facades and roofs. This type of building, located in the heart of the city, bears witness to the urban planning and civil architecture of the period.

The information available indicates that the location of this monument is approximate, with an accuracy considered fair (note 5/10). The exact address, 36 Place du Marché-au-Poisson, is however clearly documented in official bases like Mérimée. No information is provided on its current accessibility or contemporary uses (visits, rentals, etc.).

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