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The Manor of the River is a 16th and 17th century building located in Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle, in the Calvados department of Normandy. Built in stone, it is located at La Rivière, on the road of Cerisy-la-Forêt, in the former town of Baynes, integrated with Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle in 1965. This mansion illustrates Norman rural architecture of the Renaissance and early modern times, with elements such as a portal and commons dating back to 1632.

Ranked a historic monument by order of February 14, 1933, the Rivière Manor House is protected for its heritage value by its house and entrance door (outside the roof). The date of 1632, engraved on a building of communes, as well as the 17th century gate, attest to the construction and beautification phases of the site. These elements reflect the architectural and social developments of Normandy during this period.

The mansion is part of a historical context marked by the transition between Renaissance and classical times. At that time, Norman mansions often served as residences for wealthy families or local lords, playing a central role in the economic and social organization of the countryside. Their stone construction, like that of the Rivière mansion, symbolized both the sustainability and the status of their owners.

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