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The log house located at 59 rue de Vaucelle in Pont-l'Évêque is an architectural testimony of the seventeenth century, a period of prosperity for this Norman city. Built in 1656 or 1666, it illustrates the traditional know-how of the carpenters of the period, with a half-timbered structure typical of the region. Its inscription to historic monuments in 1930 underscores its heritage value, especially for its facade on street and roof, preserved despite centuries.

The neighbourhood of Vaucelles, where this house stands, has escaped the massive destruction suffered by Pont-l This tragic episode marked the commune, destroying many buildings, but saving this area, thus allowing the conservation of this 17th century heritage. The house today embodies an intact fragment of local urban history, before the upheavals of the 20th century.

The official inscription of the house by order of 11 October 1930 specifically concerns its facade and roof, elements considered representative of the civil architecture of the period. Although the sources do not specify its original use, this type of wood-paned construction was commonly intended for housing or craft activities, reflecting the daily life of the residents of Pont-l'Avêque under the Old Regime. No information is available on any historic owners or occupants.

The available data do not mention public visits or tourist facilities for this monument. Its main interest lies in its architecture and state of conservation, offering a rare example of half-timbered houses in Calvados that survived modern conflicts. Bibliographic references, such as The Heritage of Calvados Municipalities (Flohic Éditions, 2001), confirm its importance in the local heritage landscape.

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