Can you visit the Demaines manor?

There is no verified information confirming regular public access, as the manor remains a private property.

How old is the Demaines manor?

Construction dates from the late 15th century and continued into the 16th century.

Who built the Demaines manor?

It was built for Louis Thabarye, lord of the Demaines estate, whose descendants still held it in the 17th century.

What makes the manor's staircase unusual?

It is a wooden spiral staircase designed to imitate stone, an unusual technique for its period.

Is the Demaines manor a protected monument?

The main house and adjoining cellar were listed as historic monuments in 2006, while the outbuildings and land were registered the same year.

Ancien manoir des Demaines

Lécaude

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Where: Lécaude

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Ancien manoir des Demaines stands in Lécaude (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 15th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Lécaude, in the Calvados area, the Demaines manor house has stood on a hillside since the late 15th century, its timber framing still intact. Built for Louis Thabarye, lord of the estate, it retains its original wooden entrance door with carvings blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, along with a wooden spiral staircase imitating stone, an unusual feature for its time. The three dormer windows in the roof and the carved decoration on both façades reflect the care given to this Norman manor.

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What to know

The manor is a privately owned listed historic monument, with no verified opening hours or admission fees available.
The interior still has a painted ground-floor fireplace decorated with floral motifs and religious scenes, though public access is not guaranteed.
The barn that once extended the main house has disappeared, replaced by more recent additions.
The site sits on a hillside, meaning the approach involves sloped terrain.
The 17th-century stone outbuildings and the barn are also protected, standing near the main house.

Where this château is

Lécaude · Calvados · Normandie

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Lécaude, Calvados

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00111468
Period of construction: second half of the 15th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Demaines manor?: There is no verified information confirming regular public access, as the manor remains a private property.
How old is the Demaines manor?: Construction dates from the late 15th century and continued into the 16th century.
Who built the Demaines manor?: It was built for Louis Thabarye, lord of the Demaines estate, whose descendants still held it in the 17th century.
What makes the manor's staircase unusual?: It is a wooden spiral staircase designed to imitate stone, an unusual technique for its period.
Is the Demaines manor a protected monument?: The main house and adjoining cellar were listed as historic monuments in 2006, while the outbuildings and land were registered the same year.