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The House and former belfry of Madeleine is a historic monument located in Andelys, in the department of Eure in Normandy. Dating from the seventeenth century, this building is distinguished by its architecture combining a civilian dwelling with a belfry, a rare element for this type of construction. The building has been listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments since 1933, highlighting its heritage importance and its state of conservation deemed satisfactory (location note: 8/10).

In the 17th century, the Andelys, like many Norman cities, saw their urban landscape marked by constructions combining residential functions and symbols of local authority. Belfry, often associated with town halls or churches, served to speed up daily life (hours of work, alerts) and assert municipal or seigneurial power. This monument thus illustrates the social organisation and the practical needs of a village under the Old Regime, where civil architecture and collective markers were closely intertwined.

The precise address of the House and its belfry, 93 rue de la Sous-Prefecture, as well as its proximity to the alley of the Horloge, suggests a central district in the Andelys. Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its protected status, without providing more details on its past uses or possible owners. The Creative Commons license associated with his photo indicates a desire for cultural diffusion of this local heritage.

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