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The tilery of Voré is a former industrial site located in Rémalard en Perche, in the department of l'Orne in Normandy. Attested in 1828, it belonged to Gustave d'Andlau. The complex consisted of a direct flame oven (now in ruins), two brick drying rooms, a foreman's housing and a horse stable. These elements reflect the typical organization of the tiles of the period, combining production and accommodation of workers.

Architecturally, the tilery is distinguished by its brick structures, such as the openwork gable wall of the remaining drying room or the oven chimney. One of the drying pieces, covered with flat tiles and fitted with litters, was destroyed in 1992. The site, a private property, has been partially protected since 1995: the remaining drying room and the oven building are listed as historical monuments. Its present state, between ruins and remains, bears witness to the challenges of preserving the rural industrial heritage.

Historically, the tilery is part of the economic development of Normandy in the 19th century, when the local industry – particularly the production of tiles and bricks – supported the growth of constructions. Gustave's mention of Andlau as owner in 1828 suggests a link with the aristocracy or industrial bourgeoisie of the time, although the available archives do not specify his exact role in the exploitation of the site. The proximity of the castle of Voré (300 m southwest) could indicate economic or social relations between the tilery and the seigneurial estate.

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