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The Manor of the Hour, located in Caours in the Hauts-de-France, is a 16th century building built of brick and stone. It is distinguished by its preserved authenticity, both in its elevation and in its decor, with elements such as a brick fireplace decorated with committed columns and a splicing apparatus. This manor house, classified as Monument Historique, also preserves remains of its seigneurial farm, including a dovecote of quadrangular shape, typical of the buildings of this time.

The protection of the manor covers its facades and roofs, registered by decree of 10 November 1994. This type of monument reflects the rural and seigneurial architecture of the Renaissance, where local materials such as brick were widely used. The mansions of this period were often used as residences for lords or wealthy families, while playing a central role in the economic and social organization of the surrounding countryside.

The location of the manor, at the approximate address of 1 Impasse du Manoir in Caours, is considered satisfactory, with an accuracy estimated at 7 out of 10. This site, although partially open to contemporary uses such as visits or rentals, remains a major architectural and historical testimony of Picardie, now integrated into the Hauts-de-France region.

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