Who built the manor of la Mare?

Pierre le Marchand, heir to a family from Caen, had it built after inheriting the lands of Saint-Manvieu upon his uncle's death in 1621.

When was the manor of la Mare built?

Construction took place during the 1620s, from the north wing dated 1623 to the entrance pavilion dated 1629, with a final date of 1632 on the side gateway.

Is the manor of la Mare a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument by an order of 30 August 2000, covering the staircases, fireplaces, the chapel and the enclosing wall.

Can the manor of la Mare be visited?

No verified information on visiting conditions is available, as the manor remains private property.

Ancien manoir de la Mare

Saint-Manvieu-Norrey

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Where: Saint-Manvieu-Norrey

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Ancien manoir de la Mare stands in Saint-Manvieu-Norrey (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Saint-Manvieu-Norrey, the former manor of la Mare arranges two perpendicular wings around a broad courtyard, built during the 1620s by Pierre le Marchand, heir to an influential family from Caen. Foundation plaques still in place trace the construction almost year by year, from the north wing in 1623 to the entrance pavilion in 1629. The whole, austere and imposing, is representative of early 17th century manor architecture in the Bessin region, closely related in style to the Outrelaize château in Gouvix, built by the same family.

What to know

The building has been listed as a historic monument since 2000, a protection covering the staircases, four first floor fireplaces, the chapel in the entrance pavilion and the enclosing wall with its gateway.
No verified information is available on opening hours, prices or visiting arrangements.
As the manor remains a private property, interior access should not be assumed without checking in advance.

Where this château is

Saint-Manvieu-Norrey · Calvados · Normandie

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Address

La Mare, 14740 Saint-Manvieu-Norrey

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA14000020
Period of construction: first half of the 17th century

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Who built the manor of la Mare?: Pierre le Marchand, heir to a family from Caen, had it built after inheriting the lands of Saint-Manvieu upon his uncle's death in 1621.
When was the manor of la Mare built?: Construction took place during the 1620s, from the north wing dated 1623 to the entrance pavilion dated 1629, with a final date of 1632 on the side gateway.
Is the manor of la Mare a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument by an order of 30 August 2000, covering the staircases, fireplaces, the chapel and the enclosing wall.
Can the manor of la Mare be visited?: No verified information on visiting conditions is available, as the manor remains private property.