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Origin and history

The log house at 73 rue Saint-Michel in Pont-l'Évêque is a typical example of 16th and 17th century civil architecture. This type of construction, characterized by an apparent wooden frame, was common in Norman cities of that time. The facades and roofs of this building were protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on 16 May 1952, highlighting its heritage interest.

Pont-l'Évêque, a town in the Calvados department in Normandy, was at this time a dynamic economic and artisanal centre. Wood-paned houses served as housing, workshops and shops, reflecting the daily lives of the inhabitants. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban and architectural evolution of the region, as well as traditional construction techniques.

The exact address of this monument, listed in the Mérimée base, is 73 rue Saint-Michel (formerly 129), in the commune of Pont-l'Évêque, identified by the code Insee 14514. Although the GPS location is approximate, this house remains a tangible testimony of Norman built heritage, accessible to observation from the public highway.

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