Maison d'Adam et Ève - Bayeux, France
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N 49° 16.567 W 000° 42.250
30U E 666986 N 5460687
[EN] The Adam and Eve house is a house in downtown Bayeux, in the Calvados department, in Normandy. [FR] La maison d'Adam et Ève est une maison du centre-ville de Bayeux, dans le département du Calvados, en Normandie.
Waymark Code: WM142XJ
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 04/04/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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"The building is traditionally dated to the 15th century. The second body, placed behind the main building, would date from the 16th century. The decoration of the ground floor and the latter are a restoration of 1976. The building is inscribed and listed as a historic monument in 1927 and 1956 for the main body and listed in 1972 for the second body.

The street facade of the building is built using the wood panel technique. The sculpted decoration represents Adam and Eve, as well as the Serpent. The courtyard facade is in stone and includes a spiral staircase turret. The second building is also in stone, also including a spiral staircase turret.

The sculpted figures on the ground floor were created during its restoration in 1976. "

Sources : The House From what Wikipedia tells us.

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"Le bâtiment est traditionnellement daté du XVe siècle. Le second corps, placé derrière le bâtiment principal, daterait du XVIe siècle. Le décor du rez-de-chaussée et ce dernier sont une restauration de 1976. Le bâtiment est inscrit et classé Monument historique en 1927 et 1956 pour le corps principal et inscrit en 1972 pour le second corps.

La façade sur rue du bâtiment est construite selon la technique du pan de bois. Le décor sculpté représente Adam et Ève, ainsi que le Serpent. La façade sur cour est en pierre et comprend une tourelle d'escalier à vis. Le second corps de bâtiment est lui aussi en pierre, comprenant également une tourelle d'escalier à vis.

Les figures sculptées du rez-de-chaussée ont été créées lors de la restauration de celui-ci, en 1976."

Sources : La Maison D’après ce que nous dit wikipédia.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1499

Architectural Period/Style: Renaissance

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Town House


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
https://www.pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/merimee/PA00111055


Main Material of Construction: stone and wood

Private/Public Access: Private

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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