Typical Quebc Mansard roof house in Saint Geneveve Quebec
Developed in the 16th century but named from 17th-century French Baroque architect Francois Mansart, the mansard roof lets designers turn an attic into a livable space by increasing up the volume of the interior. The style can be found around the world, but the mansard roof is most associated with France.
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