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Anneville House, located in Anneville-en-Saire in the Manche department, is a 17th and 18th century residence built on the remains of an ancient castle. The latter, ravaged in 1346 by Edward III during the Hundred Years War after his landing at La Hougue, gave way to a more recent building. The modern building, of classic style, is characterized by an 18th century main façade and a 17th century rear face, with a central forebody surmounted by a triangular pediment.

The estate consists of notable commons, including a four arch cart in the middle of the hanger resting on columns. These elements, together with the facades and roofs of the castle, were partially inscribed in the historical monuments by order of 5 May 1975. The property was also used as a decor in 1957 for the film Une Vie by Alexandre Astruc, adapted from the work of Guy de Maupassant, featuring Maria Schell.

Located 200 metres southwest of the church of Saint-Léger, on the road to Quettehou, the house of Anneville bears witness to the architectural and historical evolution of the Cotentin. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments underlines its heritage importance, while preserving the traces of its medieval past and its transformations in modern and classical times.

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