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Origin and history

Montalègre Manor is a historic monument located in Saint-Denis-le-Ferment, in the department of Eure in Normandy. Built in the 17th century, it is a typical example of the manorial architecture of this period, although little detailed information about its history is available in current sources. Its status as a Historic Monument is confirmed, with specific protection granted to its door of entry, classified by ministerial decree in 1921.

In the 17th century, Normandy was a region marked by a rural economy and a society structured around the Earth's nobility and peasant communities. Manor houses, like Montalègre, often served as residences for local aristocratic families, while playing a central role in the social and economic organization of surrounding villages. These buildings reflected the status of their owners and could include defensive or decorative architectural elements, depending on their importance and time of construction.

The location of the manor, at 3 Rue de l'Eglise in Saint-Denis-le-Ferment, is considered satisfactory, with a geolocalized accuracy estimated at 8/10. This information, combined with data from the Merimée database and sources such as Monumentum, allows the monument to be located in its current geographical and administrative context, within the municipality bearing the Insee code 27533.

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