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The Manor House of Heudreville-sur-Eure is a house built in the second half of the 16th century, in the department of Eure, Normandy. It is 400 metres southeast of Notre-Dame Church, on the town of Heudreville-sur-Eure. This building, a half-timbered upper floor on a stone ground floor, is covered with a brick masonry decorated with arches. Its architecture reflects the construction techniques of the time, combining noble materials and neat decorations.

The interior distribution of the manor house was thoroughly altered in 1773 by the Graveron family, with the exception of the original stone staircase. This change reflects the evolution of lifestyles and architectural tastes in the 18th century, while preserving some initial structural elements.

The manor house was partially listed as a historical monument by order of 13 November 1974. This protection covers facades and roofs, as well as several interior rooms with their decor, including the entrance hall, the living room, rooms on different floors, and the stairwell. These protected elements illustrate the heritage importance of the site, both for its architecture and its history.

The mansion was originally built by Jean de Quièvremont and Marie Le Roux, two local figures whose names are associated with its foundation. Their initiative reflects the role of noble or wealthy families in building seigneurial or bourgeois residences in Normandy during the Renaissance.

Although the sources mention periods of construction from the 16th to the 18th centuries, the manor house retains traces of its successive transformations. These changes, especially those of the eighteenth century, show a continuous adaptation to the needs and styles of each era, while maintaining a strong architectural identity.

Today, the mansion of Heudreville-sur-Eure remains a remarkable testimony of local history and the evolution of noble homes in Normandy. Its inscription in historical monuments makes it a protected heritage, accessible to study and, potentially, visit.

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