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The log house at 64 rue Saint-Michel in Pont-l'Évêque is a remarkable example of 16th and 17th century civil architecture. This building, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 16 May 1952, illustrates the techniques of construction in half-timbered, characteristic of Normandy and particularly widespread in the region at that time. The facades and roofs, protected elements, reflect the craftsmanship and local materials used during the Renaissance and modern times.

Pont-l'Évêque, town of Calvados in Lower Normandy (now Normandy), was at this time a dynamic center linked to agricultural, commercial and craft activities. Wood-paned houses served both as a dwelling, a workshop and sometimes a place of commerce for the bourgeois, artisans or merchants. Their wooden structure, often filled with torchi or bricks, allowed rapid and economical construction, while offering insulation adapted to the Norman climate.

The location of this house, in a central street like Rue Saint-Michel, suggests its integration into the city's historic urban fabric. Although the sources do not specify its exact use (housing, commerce, etc.), its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance. Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum confirm its exact address and Insee code (14514), but do not provide information on any owners or significant events related to this building.

No historical or sponsoring character is mentioned in the sources consulted, limiting the knowledge of its history to its architectural characteristics and legal protection. The accuracy of its location is assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), indicating a correct geographical identification, but without further details of its immediate environment or evolution over the centuries.

The Creative Commons license associated with the photo by Édouard Hue allows a free distribution of his image, contributing to the valorization of this heritage. Finally, the absence of any mention of an opening to the public, a rental or guest rooms suggests that this monument, although protected, is not necessarily accessible to visitors, at least according to available information.

The periods of construction, covering the 16th and 17th centuries, coincide with an era of architectural transition in Normandy, where half-timbering gradually coincides with later classical influences. This monument thus embodies a medieval and reborn heritage, typical of the small Norman towns of the modern era.

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