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The Logis du Roy, also known as François I's house, is an emblematic building of Vatteville-la-Rue, in the Seine-Maritime department. Built in the 16th century, this monument is an architectural testimony of the French Renaissance. Its facades and roofs, decorated with lily flowers and a coat of arms coat of arms from France, reflect its historical prestige. The building once housed a dovecote, a symbol of nobility, and preserved decorative elements typical of the period, such as the outside windows.

According to historical sources, King Francis I had stayed in this house several times during hunting parties organized in Brotonne forest. This forest, close to the monument, was a privileged place for the leisure of the royal court. The building, listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments since 1947, illustrates the link between civil architecture and Renaissance aristocratic practices.

The protection of the Logis du Roy was formalized by an order of 29 August 1947, specifically covering its facades and roofs. This ranking underscores its heritage importance in the Normandy region, where it is a remarkable example of secondary residences linked to the royal hunt. Today, the monument remains a local symbol, evoking both the history of France and the architectural heritage of the Seine-Maritime.

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