Construction of the pavilion 2e moitié du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
17 août 1945
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 17 août 1945 (≈ 1945)
Protection of the house and living room.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Central housing body; interior decoration of the salon (cad. C 83): classification by decree of 17 August 1945
Origin and history
The Pavillon de la Reine is an iconic building located in Equemauville, Calvados department, Normandy. Built in the second half of the 18th century, this monument is precisely at the place called the Red Coix. Its architecture and history reflect the local heritage of this period, marked by the evolution of aristocratic and bourgeois residences in France.
The central house body of the Queen's Pavilion, as well as the interior decoration of its living room, were classified as Historic Monuments by an order of 17 August 1945. This classification reflects the heritage value of the building, particularly for its preserved architectural and decorative elements. Today, the pavilion belongs to a private company, which can influence its accessibility to the public.
At the time of its construction, Normandy was a dynamic region, marked by agricultural, commercial and social activities organized around the secondary residences of elites. Pavilions and madnesses, such as the Queen's, often served as resorts or representative places, reflecting the taste for elegant buildings and reception spaces. These buildings played a role in structuring the rural landscape and asserting the social status of their owners.
