Louviers, Upper Normandy, Address available on request

A historic provincial town house 112 km from Paris, dating back to the early 19th century, set in 800 m² of grounds dotted with medieval remains. The property is accessed via a green-painted metal gate, framed by low walls and plain railings, and adjoined by a garage. From the gate, the long garden stretches out ahead, at the end of which the house stands, around 80 m from the road. Built in the early 19th century, this four-storey building is topped by a slate gable roof with rolled eaves and a double dormer window with projecting eaves adorned with a metal finial. The main stone facade has white rendering and has stringcourses, a cornice and very plain window surrounds on the first floor, all of which emphasise its straight lines. The straight, large-paned windows are protected by wrought-iron railings and decorated with iron mantling on the first floor. All the joinery and decorative elements, as well as the entrance door, which is also glazed, protected by finely scrolled ironwork and topped with a canopy, are painted dark green. A vast terrace inlaid with outdoor lighting adjoins the main facade. At the entrance, on the left, there are two outbuildings for storing vehicles and tools. On the right, in the middle of the garden, there is a medieval ruin, a vestige of the village's historic past. Finally, a terracotta-tiled terrace at the front of the house is ideal for enjoying meals on sunny days, away from prying eyes.