{
  "id": 6131257,
  "title": "Normandy’s Half-Timbered Houses: Their History, Purpose and Origins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/normandys-half-timbered-houses-their-history-purpose-and-origins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T10:34:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FrenchEntree",
    "slug": "frenchentree",
    "url": "https://www.frenchentree.com/french-property/buying/normandys-half-timbered-houses-their-history-purpose-and-origins/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Half-timbered houses are an iconic sight around the Normandy region of France. The unique architectural style dates back to the late 15th century and remained an influential technique in property design for around 300 years. Source",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}