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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 138 rue du Gros-Horloge in Rouen is a monument listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Its inscription, dated 12 October 1929, specifically concerns the facade and roof, architectural elements considered representative of the local heritage. The location of this building, in the heart of Rouen, in an emblematic district near the medieval astronomical clock, makes it a witness to the historic urban planning of the city.

The information available on this monument remains limited to administrative data and its legal protection. No source details its constructive history, its former owners or its original use. However, its status as a Historical Monument and its location in the Seine-Maritime, Normandy, underline its importance in the urban fabric of Rouennais.

The houses of this time, often half-timbered or stone, reflected the commercial and craft activities of a dynamic city, marked by its port and regional economic role since the Middle Ages.

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