What was listed as a historical monument in 2004?

The press house building in its entirety, including its mechanisms and the adjoining cellar, received additional listing in November 2004, following the manor's classification in 1923.

Does the press house still function?

The press house retains its historic equipment: a wheel, an electric motor and two presses, though whether the mechanism remains operational or is preserved for heritage purposes is unclear.

Can one observe the carved details of the manor?

The dormers of the main building display carved Renaissance-style wood ornamentation, visible from outside the structure.

Manor in Bellou

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Manoir à Bellou stands in Bellou (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

This Norman manor, built between the 15th and 16th centuries in Bellou, retains all its agricultural outbuildings, including a remarkable 15th-century press house. Its significance lies in the preservation of working elements: the pressing building still contains its wheel and two presses, while the manor's dormers display carved Renaissance-style ornamentation.

What to know

The 15th-century press house, a seven-bay structure on two levels, is the main architectural feature, with its supporting timber posts and connecting beam serving as support for openings.
The former stable dated 1720 and the half-timbered cart shed complete the set of buildings listed as historical monuments.
The manor's two dormers display carved wood details reflecting Renaissance influence.

Where this château is

Bellou · Calvados · Normandie

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1 Manoir de Bellou, 14140 Livarot-Pays-d'Auge

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00111077
Period of construction: 16th century

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What was listed as a historical monument in 2004?: The press house building in its entirety, including its mechanisms and the adjoining cellar, received additional listing in November 2004, following the manor's classification in 1923.
Does the press house still function?: The press house retains its historic equipment: a wheel, an electric motor and two presses, though whether the mechanism remains operational or is preserved for heritage purposes is unclear.
Can one observe the carved details of the manor?: The dormers of the main building display carved Renaissance-style wood ornamentation, visible from outside the structure.