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The Maison Riquier is an emblematic 16th century building located in Criquebeuf-sur-Seine, in the department of Eure in Normandy. This monument is distinguished by its wooden gallery, a typical architectural element of the late medieval period and the Renaissance, which was officially protected by an inscription in title of the Historical Monuments on October 4, 1932. Its exact address, 38 Rue de la Vicomté, is listed in the Merimée base, confirming its anchoring in the local heritage.

The classification of the gallery into wooden strips in 1932 underscores the historical and architectural importance of this house. The wooden panels, a construction technique widespread in Normandy, bear witness to the craftsmanship of the time. Although information about its original use or its owners is missing from the source text, this type of building often reflects the bourgeois or commercial life of Norman cities in the 16th century, a period marked by economic and cultural growth after the troubles of the Middle Ages.

The location of the Maison Riquier, in the commune of Criquebeuf-sur-Seine (code Insee 2718), is part of a territory rich in built heritage. The region, then called Haute-Normandie before its integration into the unified Normandy, was a crossroads of river exchanges thanks to the Seine. Wood-paned houses, such as this one, often served as housing, workshops or trading venues, playing a central role in community life. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban and social organization of this period.

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