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Origin and history

The house at 144 rue du Gros-Horloge in Rouen is a monument listed among the French Historical Monuments. Its entry in the inventory dates from a decree of 12 October 1929, which specifically protects its facade and roof. This building, located in an emblematic area of the city, near the medieval astronomical clock, illustrates the civil architecture of the city, although its exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources.

Rouen, the major city of Normandy, has always been a commercial and cultural crossroads since the Middle Ages. Wood and stone houses, like this one, reflect the dense urbanization and economic importance of the city, especially around the Seine. This type of residential heritage, often preserved for its historical character, offers an overview of the lifestyles and construction techniques of the past, without any specific details of its occupants or its original use being mentioned here.

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