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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house located at 161 rue du Gros-Horloge in Rouen is a monument listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. Its facades and roofs were protected by ministerial decree on 12 October 1929, highlighting their heritage value. The building is part of the urban landscape of Rouen, a city marked by a rich medieval and architectural past.

The precise address of this monument, 161 rue du Gros-Horloge, places the building in an emblematic district of Rouen, close to the astronomical clock which gives its name to the street. Although the available sources do not specify its original use or its detailed history, its listing as Historic Monuments attests to its importance in the local heritage. The location, assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), allows to situate the building in a dense and historic urban context.

Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum do not provide information on owners, architects or significant events related to this house. Only the protection of its external elements (façades and roofs) is documented, reflecting a desire to preserve the old building in a city like Rouen, where the medieval and reborn heritage is particularly valued.

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