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The house at 51 rue de la Massue in Douai is a 17th century building. It is classified as a Historical Monument, with specific protection for its facades and roofs, formalized by a decree of 26 July 1945. This building illustrates the civil architecture of this period in the region.

Douai, a northern city, was at that time an active economic and cultural centre, marked by a merchant bourgeoisie and influential artisans. The houses of this period often reflected the social status of their owners, with worked facades and decorative elements typical of the emerging classical style. These houses served as both a residence and a place of professional activity, integrated into the dense urban fabric.

The location of this house on a central street in Douai suggests its importance in the historic urban landscape. Although details of its occupants or its precise use are not available, its listing as Historic Monuments reflects its heritage value. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair, based on available data, and its exact address is documented in the Merimée database.

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