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Colleville-Montgomery Manor House, also known as Château du Vieux-Bourg, is an iconic 18th-century building. Located in the commune of Colleville-Montgomery, in the department of Calvados in Normandy, it bears witness to the civil architecture of this period. Its current name pays tribute to Marshal Bernard Montgomery, the commune having been renamed in 1944 in recognition of its role during the Second World War.

The mansion was built in the 18th century by a personal doctor of Louis XVI, which underscores its link with the aristocracy and the royal court of the time. Although its detailed history remains partially documented, its inscription to historical monuments in 1971 – specifically covering its facades and roofs – attests to its heritage and architectural value.

On the architectural level, the mansion reflects 18th century aesthetic cannons, with characteristic elements such as its facades and roofs, protected by a ministerial decree. The building is now listed in the Merimée base, which facilitates its identification and preservation. Its exact address, 71 Grande Rue in Colleville-Montgomery, allows to locate it precisely in the local urban fabric.

The commune of Colleville-Montgomery, originally named Colleville, was changed in October 1944 to honour British general Bernard Montgomery, key actor in the Normandy Landing. This toponymic change marks long-term local history, combining the mansion with a broader historical context, that of the Liberation of France.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a historical monument and provide details of its location and protection. However, little information is available on its current use, whether it be visits, rentals or other contemporary functions.

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