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La Maison de la Franc-Maçonnerie, located in Alençon in the department of Orne, is a 15th-century building. This building, registered as historical monuments since 1965, is distinguished by its protected facades and roofs, characteristic of the architecture of this period. It is located at 30 rue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, in the immediate vicinity of Notre-Dame Basilica, making it an important part of the city's heritage.

This building has housed Freemasonry activities, including serving as a meeting place for members of the Loyalty Lodge. One of the rooms, dedicated to Masonic outfits, was decorated with paintings and symbols specific to this tradition. These historical elements, although partially documented, underline its role in local history and associative practices of the time.

The protection of the monument, effective since 29 June 1965, relates specifically to its facades and roofs, as evidenced by the decree of inscription for historical monuments. The building, initially identified under the address Grande-Rue 70, illustrates the urban evolution of Alençon, marked by changes in toponymy, such as the current street paying homage to Marshal de Lattre de Tassigny.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, mention its status as a historical monument and past use, without providing comprehensive details of its interior architecture or Masonic history. The location, specified as satisfactory a priori (level 6/10), allows to identify the site in the city centre of Alençon, in Lower Normandy (now integrated with the Normandy region).

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