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Origin and history

The Hôtel Guischard de la Ménardière, also known as Maison romane, is a mansion located in the village of Pontorson, at numbers 34 and 36 of Rue Saint-Michel, in the department of Manche, in the Normandy region. This monument is distinguished by its facade decorated with six arcades, a remarkable architectural element for this type of building. Although its exact origin is not specified in the sources, its style and protection as historical monuments suggest local heritage significance.

The hotel underwent a division into two separate houses in 1851, marking a major transformation of its original structure. This change reflects the urban and residential needs of the time. Despite this division, the building retained significant architectural elements, including its street façade and roof, which were officially protected by a decree of 17 September 1937.

The protection of the Hôtel Guischard de la Ménardière extends specifically to its street façade and roof, inscribed in historical monuments. This official recognition underscores the heritage value of the building, although available sources do not specify the exact reasons for this protection or the details of its history before the 19th century. The monument is part of the architectural landscape of Pontorson, a commune marked by its medieval past and its strategic position in Normandy.

Sources also mention that the hotel is sometimes referred to as "Maison Guischard" in municipal documents, indicating a possible association with a family or local character, although this information is not developed. The precise location of the building, confirmed by the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, places the monument in the heart of the village, in a historic street of Pontorson. No information is available on its current use, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation.

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