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Henri IV's house in Ivry-la-Battle is an emblematic monument located in the town of Ivry-la-Battle, in the department of Eure, Normandy. Built in the 16th century, this house is representative of the civil architecture of this period, marked by Renaissance influences. It was classified as Monument Historique, with a specific protection for its facade and roof, officially registered by decree of 9 June 1932.

In the 16th century, Ivry-la-Battle was a strategic locality, mainly because of its proximity to major communication axes and historical conflicts, such as the famous battle of Ivry in 1590. The houses of that time often served as residences for influential personalities or local bourgeois, reflecting the social status of their owners. This type of building also played a role in community life, sometimes hosting economic or administrative activities.

The location of the house at 3 rue de Garennes is documented in the Mérimée base, although geographical accuracy is considered "a priori satisfactory" with a score of 6 out of 10. This address, confirmed by GPS coordinates, places the monument in the heart of the historic village. Today, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a key element of local heritage, although information on its access to the public (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

The protection of the facade and roof underscores the architectural importance of the building, probably linked to stylistic or decorative elements characteristic of the sixteenth century. The designation of Historic Monuments in 1932 is evidence of an early recognition of its heritage value, in a context where the preservation of the old building became a national priority.

Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, provide administrative and technical information, but little detail on the specific history of this house or its occupants. His association with Henry IV, although mentioned in his name, is not explicitly documented in the source texts consulted, leaving room for questions about his exact connection with the king.

Finally, the house is part of a broader heritage landscape, that of Normandy, a region rich in historical buildings from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Ivry-la-Battle, with its past marked by religious and political conflicts, offers a particularly evocative framework for this type of monument, recalling the upheavals and social transformations of the modern era.

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