Registration for Historic Monuments 12 octobre 1932 (≈ 1932)
Protection of facades and roofs by stop.
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Position de référence.
Origin and history
The house Les Terrasses is a historic monument located at Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy. This building, whose facades and roofs were inscribed by ministerial decree on 12 October 1932, is integrated into the unique architectural landscape of this medieval site. Although its exact period of construction is not specified, its style reflects the centuries-old history of the Mount, marked by its religious, military and tourist role.
Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been attracting pilgrims, visitors and residents for centuries. Houses such as Les Terrasses, often constructed of local granite, served both as homes, shops and accommodation for travellers. Their preservation illustrates the importance attached to safeguarding the built heritage in this emblematic commune, where economic activity has long been linked to visitor reception and monastic life.
The location of the house, at 5072 Les Terrasses, is indicated with an accuracy considered fair (note of 5/10 in the Merimée base). This level of detail reflects the challenges of mapping in such a dense and ancient site. Available data, from sources such as Monumentum, highlight its status as a protected monument, without providing more information on its precise historical use or potential owners.
The 1932 protection order specifically concerns the exterior elements (facades and roofs), a common practice to preserve the visual harmony of remarkable architectural ensembles. No information is available on any interior changes or contemporary uses, such as an opening to the public, room rental or guest rooms. The house thus remains a silent but protected testimony to the history of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Photographic sources, such as Edward Hue's Creative Commons license, contribute to visually documenting this heritage. They complement the administrative archives, offering both a technical and aesthetic vision of the monument. Despite the lack of details about its specific history, Les Terrasses participates in the fame of a site where each stone tells a part of Norman and French history.
