Who was Pierre Corneille and what connection did he have to this manor?

Pierre Corneille, a 17th-century playwright, made several stays between 1638 and 1668, linking the site to the history of classical French theatre.

Can visitors tour Manoir de Prétot?

The manor is privately owned and no regular visiting arrangements are documented.

What elements of the manor are protected?

The listing covers the main house, facades and roofs of the older outbuildings, but excludes buildings added later.

Manoir de Prétot

Canapville

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Where: Canapville

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Visite guidée du Manoir du DésertTue, Nov 10 · Manoir du Désert13 km

Manoir de Prétot stands in Canapville (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, first half of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built between the 16th and 17th centuries in Canapville, Manoir de Prétot stands as a limestone residence now listed as a historical monument. The playwright Pierre Corneille stayed there repeatedly from 1638 to 1668, lending the manor literary significance. The main house and its outbuildings form a characteristic Norman architectural ensemble.

What to know

The main house and facades of the agricultural buildings are protected, though later additions are excluded from the designation.
No information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees, or visiting conditions.
The manor is privately owned and access depends on individual arrangements.

Where this château is

Canapville · Calvados · Normandie

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Address

14800 Canapville

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00111212
Period of construction: 16th century, first half of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

Who was Pierre Corneille and what connection did he have to this manor?: Pierre Corneille, a 17th-century playwright, made several stays between 1638 and 1668, linking the site to the history of classical French theatre.
Can visitors tour Manoir de Prétot?: The manor is privately owned and no regular visiting arrangements are documented.
What elements of the manor are protected?: The listing covers the main house, facades and roofs of the older outbuildings, but excludes buildings added later.