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The houses at 13 rue du Pont-Neuf in Lille date from the 18th century and are part of the Rang du Plat d'eau, an architectural complex emblematic of the city. These buildings, now classified as Historic Monument, illustrate the Lille residential style of this period, marked by neat facades and roofs, as well as by a preserved staircase ramp. Their official protection, which took place by decree on 3 December 1987, specifically concerns elements visible from the street and the court, reflecting their heritage value.

The Rang du Plat d ́eau, of which these houses are part, is part of the historic urban planning of Lille, a city that is expanding economically in the 18th century, thanks in particular to trade and the textile industry. These buildings, now owned by a private company, bear witness to the civil architecture of the period, where decorated facades and sloping roofs were markers of social status. Their location near the Pont-Neuf, a strategic axis of the city, reinforces their importance in the urban landscape.

Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum indicate that the exact address is 13 rue du Pont-Neuf, in the Northern Department (code Insee 59350). Although their GPS location is considered "passable" (note of 5/10), these houses remain a representative example of the Lille heritage, with protected elements such as facades, roofs and staircase ramp. No information is provided on their current accessibility (visits, rentals, etc.).

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