Although it is less opulent than the grand peristyle house of Vieux-la-Romaine, which is regarded as the most impressive private building on the site at the beginning of the 21st century, this discovery is nevertheless noteworthy insofar as it sheds light on the diversity within the society of a small Gallo-Roman town.

In consequence of the aforementioned discovery, a resolution was reached to augment the remains with a view to rekindling interest in the site as a local tourist attraction.

The enhancement project for the remains also constituted an occasion for the participation of building and social integration training organisations in the operation.

It encompasses the site of the ancient town of Aregenua, the urban center of the Gallic Viducasses people, whose territory extended over an area of approximately 2,300 km².

[A 1] The peripheral district of the town where the house is located was historically the artisans' quarter and is also the place where the ruins of an entertainment building were found.

[B 1] The territory of Vieux was incorporated into Bayeux during the initial stages[B 2] of the 4th century and was not fortified, in contrast to the sites of Jublains or Corseul.

The initial construction of the site may date to the late 1st and early 2nd centuries, although this is contingent upon the interpretation of the remains as solely fill elements.

Additionally, the discovery of a tile that was broken in the cellar and bears resemblance to those unearthed during the excavations of the inner portico of the large peristyle villa, dated to approximately 200 CE, lends further support to this conclusion.

[C 3] The archaeological excavations at the museum site have revealed the remains of a complex of buildings intended for worship, as well as workshops and shops.

However, the discovery of subsequent coins may be indicative of a mere recovery of construction materials, rather than a definitive conclusion to the house's occupation.

According to Pascal Vipard, this was accompanied by gradual desertion of the district, with life continuing among the abandoned buildings, which were likely in varying states of ruin.

[C 6] The site's occupation from the Middle Ages and during the modern era resulted in the degradation of Roman remains exposed to the elements.

By the end of the twentieth century, Pascal Vipard had concluded that "a coherent picture of the town's organization remains elusive.

Three hundred trainees in construction participated in the project,[D 2] which aimed to restore the floors and walls to the last state of the building, dating to the 3rd century.

[D 3] The virtual reconstruction of the house was completed in 2013 with two primary objectives: to attract a broad audience and to disseminate the latest work on the site.

[C 2] It may be the case that the brick system was employed to maintain the cellar in a dry state, while the wooden pipe may have been used to supply a fountain installed in the courtyard.

However, there is no evidence that the floor and walls were waterproof, and preserved elements indicate that the area was designed to drain rather than store water.

[E 3] The habitation is more modest than the House with the Grand Peristyle, which allows for an understanding of the different districts of the town and the social classes that inhabited the city of the Viducasses.

This is evident in the construction techniques employed and the comfort elements incorporated,[E 1] as illustrated by the excavations of the house with the U-shaped courtyard.

[E 2] In urban contexts, houses were multifunctional, encompassing residential and productive spaces but also dedicated areas for ritual and spiritual activities.

[E 1] The residences of the prominent figures served a public function, particularly in the reception areas and gardens,[E 2] as exemplified by the House with the grand peristyle.

[E 4] These houses, including those of the artisan merchants, provided accommodation for the owner’s extended family, comprising slaves and free persons at his service.