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The House of the Queen of Sicily, located in Saumur in the department of Maine-et-Loire, is a mansion built in the first half of the 15th century. This iconic building, classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 12 October 1912, is associated with René d'Anjou, a major figure in regional history. Originally, he was built by André Lévesque for this prince, also known as "good King René".

The mansion derives its present name from its supposed connection with the Queen of Sicily, although the sources do not explicitly specify this connection. Since June 2022, the site has been open to the public in the form of a castle museum dedicated to ethnography. It also hosts conference cycles and audiovisual meetings organized by the association Anako, which manages the venue.

Protected elements of the monument include the entire house, and its official address is Waldeck-Rousseau Street in Saumur. The building is now an active cultural place, combining historical heritage and contemporary activities. Its location is estimated as "a priori satisfactory" according to the accuracy criteria available.

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