Escovile House, Caen
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Must see of Caen
8 attractions · 8h 49min · transit route
Tickets ~€29.8 · Transport ~€1.8
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About Escovile House
The Hôtel d'Escoville is considered the finest example of Renaissance architecture in Caen, built between 1533 and 1540 by wealthy grain merchant Nicolas le Valois d'Escoville. Located on Place Saint-Pierre opposite the famous Saint-Pierre Church, this elegant private mansion features a stunning Italian Renaissance courtyard with loggias, lantern turrets, and ornate dormer windows reminiscent of Fontainebleau and Blois. Visitors can freely access the beautiful inner courtyard, which showcases carved capitals and decorative sculptures including figures of Judith and David attributed to Italian artists.
Escovile House — Planning Your Visit
Exterior Viewing Only
This attraction can only be viewed from the outside. Interior access is not available.
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During construction in 1537, workers made an unusual discovery - they unearthed a full pewter pot filled with mercury ("vif argent" in French) in the foundations. While some attributed this mysterious find to a natural mineral vein, others believed it came from an apothecary's shop that previously stood on the site, leaving the true origin a subject of speculation to this day.
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