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The Du Barry House, also known as the Du Barry Hotel, is an iconic 18th-century building located in downtown Bayeux, Normandy. This Louis XV-style building has been distinguished by its historic monuments since 1927. It is located at numbers 39 and 41 of Larcher Street, opposite the bedside of Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral, Calvados department.

According to historical sources, this residence would have housed Jeanne Bécu, Countess of Barry, favorite of King Louis XV. Although his stay is not documented in detail, this association gives the place prestige linked to French aristocratic history. The architecture of the building reflects the aesthetic codes of the era, with characteristic elements of rock style and elegant proportions.

The hotel has been protected as historical monuments since 2 July 1927, a recognition that specifically concerns its facade. This inscription highlights its heritage importance in the urban landscape of Bayeux, a city already rich in medieval and religious history. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as an iconic monument, although details of its past use or restoration remain partial.

The precise location of the building, between numbers 31 and 41 of Larcher Street, is mentioned in official databases, such as Mérimée. The Insee Code of Bayeux (14047) and its attachment to Calvados in Normandy place this monument in a well-defined geographical and administrative context. No information is available on its current accessibility or possible tourist functions.

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