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Valette Manor House is a building located in Mesnil-Simon, Calvados department, Normandy. Dated from the last quarter of the 15th century, it represents a typical example of the manorial architecture of this period, with a structure with long poles and a lack of corbellation. The house has retained its original elements, such as chimneys, stairs and doors, offering a rare testimony of the seigneurial habitat of the late Middle Ages.

The mansion was listed as a Historic Monument on December 15, 2003, recognizing its heritage value. It is located at the place known as Les Balottes, in the commune of Mesnil-Simon, and its exact address is referenced as 5068 Les Balotes. Although without defensive or ostentatious elements, this mansion illustrates the evolution of aristocratic residences in Normandy at the hinge of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Available sources, including Monumentum and Wikipedia, highlight its preserved architecture and its importance in local heritage. Works such as Les manoirs du Pays d'Auge (1995) or the Monumental Statistics of Calvados (1867) by Arcisse de Caumont complete the knowledge of this type of construction. However, no information is provided on any historic owners or significant events related to the site.

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