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Beuvron-en-Auge Manor House is an emblematic building located in the village of the same name in the Calvados department of Normandy. Built at the end of the 15th century, it has a rectangular plan with a square floor, characteristic of the seigneurial houses of the period. This mansion has undergone major transformations over the centuries, notably when it was purchased by a sole proprietor at the end of the 19th century, who added picturesque elements such as a pavilion, an overhanging oriel, a gallery and a greenhouse, giving it the appearance of a Norman chalet.

The old cadastre reveals that the manor house was initially divided into four plots, with appentis and outbuildings in posterior elevation, corresponding to sheds or places of dispensation. These divisions bear witness to the successive renovations suffered by the building before its unified restoration in the late 19th century. From this time on, the manor house, located at the south-west end of the village, attracts visitors' attention for its restored architecture and central settlement in the town, as mentioned in a monograph of 1885.

The eastern facade of the manor house, as well as part of its roof, was inscribed under the Historic Monuments by an order of 27 January 1989. This classification recognizes the heritage value of this building, which combines medieval elements with 19th century additions, thus reflecting the architectural and social evolution of the region over centuries. Today, the manor house remains a significant testimony of local history, mixing seigneurial heritage and transformations related to the enthusiasm for the picturesque 19th century.

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