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The Pavillon Manor House is a house dating from the late 16th or early 17th century, located on the territory of the commune of Fauguernon, in the department of Calvados, Normandy. The building is distinguished by its architecture blending bricks and cut stones, with a quadrangular house body flanked by two square pavilions. An Italian gallery, opened by four stone arcades, forms a covered porch between these pavilions, accessible by a double staircase leading to two twin doors.

Ranked as historical monuments by order of 16 September 1946, the mansion illustrates the architectural heritage of the Pays d'Auge. Its location, away from the roads on the plateau du Lieuvin, reinforces its discreet and preserved character. Historical sources, such as Philippe Déterville's work, underline its importance in the study of Norman manors, particularly for its stylistic elements inspired by the Italian Renaissance.

Although the archives do not explicitly mention its original owners or sponsors, the Pavillon mansion remains a significant testimony of the seigneurial habitat of this time in Normandy. Its classification among historical monuments guarantees the protection of its unique architectural features, such as the covered gallery and side pavilions, which make it a remarkable example of the adaptation of Italian influences in French rural architecture.

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