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Adam and Eve's house is a medieval house in the heart of Bayeux, Calvados. Dated mainly from the 15th century for its main body, it is built in wood panel technique, with a second building body dating from the 16th century. It was listed as a Historic Monument in 1927, 1956 and 1972. Its name comes from the two statuettes of Adam and Eve, symbolizing original sin, which adorn its facade.

The facade on the street, made of wood, rests on a stone base and presents a carved decoration including the figures of Adam, Eve and the Serpent. At the back, a stone façade with a screwed staircase turret is visible from the street of the Jurisdiction. The second building, Renaissance style, is also made of stone and includes a similar turret.

Originally a canonical house, it then became the property of merchants. According to Claire Merlier, a tourist guide, she housed two stalls: a souvenir shop linked to the nearby cathedral and a food business, due to her proximity to the cooks' street. The ground floor decor was restored in 1976.

The building is located at 6, Welcome Street, with a secondary address at 5, Rue de la Jurisdiction. Today it belongs to the municipality of Bayeux. Its architecture thus combines medieval and Renaissance elements, reflecting its historical and functional evolution.

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