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The Brayé House is an iconic building located in the municipality of Bosc-le-Hard, in the Seine-Maritime, in the heart of the Normandy region. This mansion, built in the 18th century, bears witness to the civil architecture of this period, marked by a gradual reconstruction after the fires that affected the region in the previous century. The building is distinguished by its facades and roofs, as well as by remarkable interior elements such as its stairwell and decorations.

The town of Bosc-le-Hard experienced a devastating fire in the mid-17th century, requiring a partial reconstruction of its heritage. The Brayé mansion, built a century later, is part of this architectural and urban renewal. It illustrates the evolution of construction techniques and decorative styles specific to the eighteenth century, a period of relative prosperity for rural Normandy.

Since 14 February 1961, Brayé House has been protected as a historical monument. This inscription specifically concerns its facades, roofs, stairwell with ramp, as well as some rooms on the ground floor decorated with interior decorations. The monument is now owned by the municipality, although its access to the public or its possible functions (rent, visit) are not specified in the available sources.

Available data, from sources such as Wikipedia, Monumentum and the Merimée database, confirm its approximate address at Place du Marché in Bosc-le-Hard. The Insee code of the commune (76125) officially links the monument to the Seine-Maritime department in the Dieppe district. On the other hand, no information is provided on any historical figures related to its construction or past use.

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