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Manoir de la Varinière

Tortisambert

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Tortisambert

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Manoir de la Varinière stands in Tortisambert (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The manor house of La Varinière stands at the hamlet bearing its name, in the town of Livarot-Pays-d'Auge, within the former parish of Tortisambert. Built of timber framing and wattle-and-daub in the 16th century, it takes its name from the Varin family who built or once lived there. Its façade is notable for a false corbelling and carved decoration, including a Saint Michael slaying the dragon dated 1520, alongside human heads and fantastical animal figures.

Written from Manoir de la Varinière

What to know

  • The manor has been listed as a historic monument since 2004, a protection covering the building as a whole.
  • No information on opening hours to the public is available.
  • Any visit would mainly focus on viewing the façade and its carved exterior decoration.
  • A partial original wooden spiral staircase survives inside the house.

Where this château is

Tortisambert · Calvados · Normandie

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Address

Tortisambert, Calvados

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA14000044
Period of construction
16th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the manor of La Varinière?
No details on opening hours or visiting conditions are available, so access is likely limited to viewing from outside.
How old is the manor of La Varinière?
The building dates from the 16th century, with carved decoration dated 1520.
Where is the manor of La Varinière located?
It stands at the hamlet of La Varinière, in the town of Livarot-Pays-d'Auge, Calvados, within the former parish of Tortisambert.
Why is the manor of La Varinière protected?
It has been listed as a historic monument since a 2004 decree, which protects the building in its entirety.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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The most visited in this department — Calvados

From the same period — 16e siècle

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