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Aumont-de-la-Vente is a former mansion located in Argentan, Orne department, Normandy. Built in the seventeenth century, it is distinguished by its monumental gate, classified as historical monuments since 1948. This door, decorated with doric pilasters and a semicircular pediment, is a remarkable example of the classical architecture of the time.

The building is linked to a notable historical event: James II of England, expelled from his country by the Revolution of 1688, would have stayed there in 1692. At a later time, the hotel was divided into two parts, retaining only its door as a major architectural vestige. The shutters of this door, composed of openwork and full panels, illustrate the artisanal know-how of the seventeenth century.

Located at 15 rue Pierre-Ozenne, close to Saint-Germain Church, the Hôtel d'Aumont-de-la-Vente bears witness to Argentan's architectural and historical heritage. Although only its door is protected, it offers an overview of the elegance of the particular hotels in the region at this time, often associated with the reception of high-ranking personalities.

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