Maison

English translation

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History

The house consists of two parts: that corresponding to the building of 1686-87, the other to an addition dating from the second half of the 19th century. The building comprises three square storeys and a high roof space in slate lit by two dormers. The second group of two bays on the left was subjected to interior transformations in the 18th century, as evidenced by elements of rococo-style woodwork. The return onto rue de la Massue comprises Tuscan pilasters corresponding to those in sandstone on the ground floor. During the second half of the 19th century, an addition to the building of 1686-1687 was carried out. It is distinguished by a bay framed by Tuscan pilasters similar to those on rue de la Massue. The return of this additional building element onto rue du Pied d'Argent comprises three bays. The whole is topped with a flat roof with balustrade. The pilasters and balustrades date from the first third of the 20th century. The whole rests on a sandstone base. The entrance door situated to the right of the square and the return onto rue de la Massue forming a shop are also entirely in sandstone. The interior of the storeys, while offering only a few very simple elements (fireplaces and cupboards), has retained most of its original layouts. This building represents an example of Douai architecture from the end of the 17th century.