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The house located at 11 rue Thiers (or 11 rue de la Demi-Lune) in Saint-Lô is an emblematic monument of the 2nd half of the 15th century. This civil building, typical of the Norman architecture of the period, was partially preserved thanks to an inscription under the title of Historical Monuments in 1929, specifically covering its facade and roof. Its location in the city centre of Saint-Lô, marked by the code Insee 50502, makes it a witness to urban transformations after the Hundred Years' War, when the region gradually rebuilt.

The protection of this house in 1929 reflects the heritage interest for medieval buildings still standing after the massive destruction suffered by Saint-Lô in the 20th century. Although available sources (in particular Monumentum) do not specify its original use or its potential owners, its architecture suggests a high social status, probably linked to a bourgeois or merchant family. The houses of that time were often used as places of residence, trade or crafts, playing a central role in local economic life.

No information is available on opening up to the public, any tourist vocation or related services (visits, rentals). The approximate GPS location and the map accuracy note (5/10, considered "passable") indicate uncertainties about its exact location, although the official address is clearly referenced in the Merimée database. This monument thus illustrates the challenges of preserving heritage in a constantly changing urban context.

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