Construction of hotel 1794-1796 (≈ 1795)
Replaces a church dedicated to Saint Martin.
16 juin 1998
Classification and registration
Classification and registration 16 juin 1998 (≈ 1998)
Façade, roof, staircase and cage protected.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façade sur rue et ointment correspondant (cad. AK 140): classification by decree of 16 June 1998 - Stairway with its cage (cad. AK 140): inscription by decree of 16 June 1998
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Origin and history
The Hôtel du Cadran is an emblematic building of Bayeux, built between 1794 and 1796 in Calvados, Normandy. It replaces an ancient church dedicated to Saint Martin, marking an architectural and urban transition at the end of the 18th century. Its location at number 6-8 on Rue Saint-Martin, in the city's protected area, highlights its heritage importance.
The building adopts a neo-classical style, characterized by a limestone facade decorated with pilasters and garlands, as well as a wrought iron balcony. A sundial, distinctive element, sits in the centre of the facade. These architectural details reflect the artistic influences of the time, mixing geometric rigor and decorative elegance.
Ranked and listed as historic monuments since 16 June 1998, the Hotel du Cadran owes this protection to its facade, roof, staircase and cage. This status highlights its heritage value, both for its architecture and for its history, linked to the urban transformation of Bayeux after the French Revolution.
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