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Origin and history

The castle of Fresne is a building built in the 3rd quarter of the 17th century, located in the commune of Argences, in the department of Calvados (Normandy). This monument illustrates the civil architecture of the modern era, marked by a search for balance and symmetry in the facades. Although its detailed history is not explicitly documented in the available sources, its inscription as historical monuments in 1932 bears witness to its heritage value, especially for its facades and roofs, characteristic of the seigneurial or bourgeois houses of the region.

At this time, Normandy, and more particularly the country of Auge where Argences is located, is a prosperous region thanks to agriculture, livestock and trade. Castles and mansions, such as Fresne, often serve as residences for the aristocracy or the local bourgeoisie, reflecting their social status. These buildings also play a role in the economic and social organization of the territory, sometimes hosting administrative or agricultural activities.

Their preservation, like that of the Fresne, allows today to understand the lifestyles and architectural aspirations of the provincial elites under the Old Regime.

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