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Origin and history

The former Pilhallière hotel, located at 532 rue de la Madeleine in Verneuil d'Avre and d'Iton (formerly Verneuil-sur-Avre), is an iconic monument of the eighteenth century. This building, which has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1972, is distinguished by its facades, roofs, and an entrance gate decorated with a baluster gallery. Inside, the former ground floor living room and an alcove bedroom of the northeast wing, with their original decorations, as well as a baluster staircase, testify to the architectural refinement of the era. These protected elements, listed by ministerial order, reflect the heritage significance of the site.

The monument, now a private property under renovation, partially houses a medical analysis laboratory. Although closed to the public, its courtyard remains accessible to pedestrians for unobtrusive shooting, provided it does not interfere with ongoing activities. The location of the site, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10), allows you to enjoy the outside from the street. Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its protected heritage status and its anchoring in the urban landscape of Verneuil d'Avre and d'Iton, Normandy.

The building of the hotel in the 18th century is part of a regional context marked by the rise of bourgeois and aristocratic residences. In Normandy, this period saw the development of urban or peri-urban homes, often characterized by symmetrical facades, interior courtyards, and neat interior decorations. These private hotels served as both a place of residence and a social representation for their owners, reflecting their status and wealth. Although the Pilhallière's specific history does not mention specific characters or events, its architecture and protection illustrate the legacy of this time for Norman heritage.

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