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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located in 39 Place du Marché-au-Poisson in Douai is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Its inscription, dated 27 October 1971, specifically concerns the façade and the roof on street, reflecting a heritage interest in its architecture and integration into the city's urban fabric. Douai, a town in the Nord department in the Hauts-de-France region, has a rich historical past marked by its commercial and judicial role since the Middle Ages.

Old houses, like this one, often illustrate the architectural and social evolution of the city, although precise details of its construction or its original occupants are not mentioned in the available sources. These buildings contribute to Douai's collective memory and urban identity, especially in emblematic neighbourhoods such as the Marché-au-Poisson.

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