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Origin and history

The house at 39 Route de Falaise in Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives is a building built in the 18th century. This building, typical of the civil architecture of this period in Normandy, is distinguished by its three skylights, which were protected by a registration order under the Historical Monuments on 20 May 1927. These architectural elements bear witness to craftsmanship and decorative styles in vogue at the time in the region.

The classification of this house is part of a process of preserving the local heritage, reflecting the importance attached to the architectural details of the bourgeois or artisanal houses of the Ancien Régime. Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, located in Calvados, was a dynamic village, marked by agricultural and commercial activities, where the houses of that time often served as housing for wealthy families or artisans.

The location of this monument, although documented, remains approximate according to available sources, with an accuracy considered "passible" (note 5/10). GPS coordinates and postal address indicate a situation along the Falaise road, a historic axis linking several Norman municipalities. No additional information is available on its current use, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation.

The data are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without reference to other archival sources or extensive research. The Creative Commons license associated with the monument photo suggests accessible visual documentation, but details of its history or occupants remain unknown.

This type of house, characteristic of the eighteenth century, illustrates the evolution of rural and urban dwellings in Lower Normandy, where the skylights served both as natural lighting for the attic and as an aesthetic marker. Their protection in 1927 underscores the heritage interest in these elements, often threatened by renovations or destruction related to modern urbanization.

No historical character or specific event is associated with this monument in available sources, limiting the understanding of its precise social or cultural context. The house thus remains a silent testimony of Norman domestic architecture, preserved for its artistic and historical value.

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