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Origin and history

The Maison du Renard is an emblematic building located at 8bis parvis Saint-Maurice in Lille, in the Nord department. Built in 1660, it owes its name to the sculpture of a fox adorning the tympanum above the right window of the second floor. This architectural detail, as well as the date engraved on the left cartridge, bear witness to its history and its characteristic Welsh arched style.

The facade and roof, as well as the carved sign representing the fox, were inscribed in historical monuments in 1944. Today, the building houses housing on the floors, while the ground floor and that of the adjacent building welcome a bakery, the Bakery of Fox, thus perpetuating its name in everyday life.

Architecturally, the house is distinguished by its two spans and arches typical of the Lille style. The ground floor has two arches, one of which is a classic one that crosses a window, the other with a wooden door and a window. The upper floors repeat this pattern, with door windows surmounted by carved cartridges. The corners of the building are decorated with links alternating limestone and red brick, adding to its historic charm.

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