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The Château de la Roque is a 16th century building located in Hébécrevon, in the Manche department of Normandy. Ranked among the historical monuments since 1946 for its facades and roofs, it is located 1.5 km northwest of the village, near interchange No. 7 of the National Road 174. This castle, typical of Renaissance residential architecture, was rehabilitated in the 21st century by Mireille and Raymond Delisle, the latter ending in 2013.

The protection of the castle dates back to a decree of 1 April 1946, which specifically concerns the external elements of the buildings. Although the sources mention its existence as early as the 16th century, little detailed information is available about its first owners or its original function. The site is now referenced in the Merimée database and associated with potential activities such as visiting or hosting, without precise information on their current accessibility.

The historical context of the Channel in the 16th century is marked by a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where castles gradually lose their defensive role to become aristocratic residences. Hébécrevon, close to Saint-Lô, enjoyed a strategic position between Norman ducal influences and the French royal power. Monuments such as the Château de la Roque reflect this evolution, mixing medieval heritage and architectural innovations of the modern period.

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