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By Jackie Craven, About.com

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French Provincial House Style

Massive hipped roof

French Prorovincial House Style

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French Provincial houses tend to be square and symmetrical. They resemble small manor homes with massive hipped roofs and window shutters. Frequently, tall second floor windows break through the cornice. Unlike French Normandy houses, French Provincial homes do not have towers.

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