Hôtel d'Escoville, Renaissance mansion in central Caen, France.
The Hôtel d'Escoville displays architectural features of French Renaissance with ornate stone carvings and symmetrical facades spanning multiple floors.
Nicolas Le Valois constructed this private mansion between 1533 and 1540, marking a period of architectural innovation in northern France.
The building hosted the first meetings of the Académie des Arts et des Belles-Lettres de Caen in 1652, establishing its role in French intellectual life.
The mansion functions as a municipal building with sections dedicated to public services and exhibitions throughout the calendar year.
The entrance features intricate bas-relief sculptures depicting scenes from the Apocalypse, reflecting medieval artistic interpretations.
Location: Caen
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Pl. Saint-Pierre, 14000 Caen, France 14000 Caen
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33231271414
Website: http://caenlamer-tourisme.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.18360,-0.36137
Latest update: November 20, 2025 15:41
Caen bears traces of its past in every stone. The castle built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century still overlooks the city, while the Abbey of Men and the Abbey of Women testify to the power of the Norman dukes. Saint-Pierre Church rises with its 73-meter Gothic tower, and in the streets of Vaugueux, half-timbered houses recall medieval life. The Caen Memorial tells about World War II and the Normandy Battle, periods that deeply affected the city. Between history and nature, Caen also offers places of rest. The Botanical Garden, created in 1848, houses thousands of plant species within its greenhouses and arboretum. The Park of the Hill of Birds, developed over 17 hectares, features themed gardens and viewpoints over the city. From the Fine Arts Museum located within the castle to the Leroy Tower on the Orne quays, each site invites to discover different periods. Visiting Caen means exploring ten centuries of architecture and events that have shaped Normandy.
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