How old is the Manoir du Catel?

Construction began around 1270 under Richard de Treigots, abbot of Fécamp, with further building phases in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Is the Manoir du Catel a listed historic monument?

Yes, it is fully listed as a monument historique, including its land and the line of its moat, under a 2010 order.

What remains of the original fortifications?

The square plan with round corner towers and the fortified gatehouse with its monumental forebuilding survive, along with the moat.

Why was the manor restored?

After serving as a farm following the Revolution, it faced ruin until restoration work begun in 2000 saved it.

Ancien manoir du Catel

Ecretteville-lès-Baons

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Where: Ecretteville-lès-Baons

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Ancien manoir du Catel stands in Ecretteville-lès-Baons (Seine-Maritime), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Écretteville-lès-Baons, near Yvetot, stands a fortified manor house built from 1270 for Richard de Treigots, abbot of Fécamp. Laid out on a square plan with corner round towers, it retains a fortified gatehouse with a monumental forebuilding and its moat, where a medieval bridge was uncovered in 2014. Turned into a farm after the Revolution, the manor underwent restoration work begun in 2000 that saved it from collapse.

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What to know

The manor is listed as a monument historique, a protection covering the building, its land and the line of the moat.
No verified opening hours, prices or visiting conditions are available here.
The site preserves elements dating back to the 13th century, altered in later periods.
The surroundings include a moat and the remains of a medieval bridge uncovered in 2014.

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Opening hours

from July 15 to August 30, every day except Monday: 10h00-13h00, 14h30-17h30

Annual closures : Monday (during summer season)

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Where this château is

Ecretteville-lès-Baons · Seine-Maritime · Normandie

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Address

244 Rue du Manoir du Catel, 76190 Écretteville-lès-Baons

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+33 6 84 28 80 65

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00100634
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century

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How old is the Manoir du Catel?: Construction began around 1270 under Richard de Treigots, abbot of Fécamp, with further building phases in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Is the Manoir du Catel a listed historic monument?: Yes, it is fully listed as a monument historique, including its land and the line of its moat, under a 2010 order.
What remains of the original fortifications?: The square plan with round corner towers and the fortified gatehouse with its monumental forebuilding survive, along with the moat.
Why was the manor restored?: After serving as a farm following the Revolution, it faced ruin until restoration work begun in 2000 saved it.