L'habitation rouennaise – études d'histoire, de géographie et d'archéologie urbaines offers a comprehensive examination of the urban fabric of Rouen, France. Drawing on archival documents, cartographic evidence, and archaeological findings, the work traces the evolution of the city’s residential patterns from medieval times to the modern era. It explores how social, economic, and environmental forces shaped the layout of streets, the construction of dwellings, and the organization of public spaces. The author, Raymond Quenedey, combines rigorous historical methodology with vivid descriptions of architectural details, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of how the city’s inhabitants interacted with their surroundings. The book is valuable for scholars of urban history, geography, and archaeology, as well as for anyone interested in the layered narrative of a European city that has witnessed centuries of change.

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