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The house of the Grand Quartier is a Renaissance residence built at the end of the 15th century, located in Valognes in the Manche department, Normandy. Originally, it was probably owned by Jean Frollant, a dye maker in the service of Gilles de Gouberville. Its architecture, marked by sill windows, reflects the style of the era, although its original plan – a large square with inner courtyard – was partially altered by later developments, such as the construction of the Beaumont hotel.

In the 18th century, the building was used as a neighborhood for cavalry troops, which earned it its present name. Today, it houses the regional museum of cider and calvados, while preserving protected elements since 1975, such as its facades, roofs and five interior chimneys. The house is also distinguished by its location on the edge of the Merderet, in the heart of the historic centre of Valognes.

The protection of the monument, effective since the decree of 17 June 1975, relates specifically to its facades, roofs and chimneys, bearing witness to its heritage importance. Although modified over the centuries, the house remains a remarkable example of Renaissance civil architecture in Lower Normandy, linked to the local craftsmanship and military history of the region.

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