When was the Manoir du Mesnil built?

The manor was constructed in the late 16th century, a period marking the abandonment of medieval architectural forms.

What architectural style characterizes the Manoir du Mesnil?

It combines Renaissance elements, notably pointed roofs and decorated dormers, with principles of symmetry and geometric clarity that herald classical architecture.

Manoir du Mesnil

Roiville

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Where: Roiville

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Manoir du Mesnil stands in Roiville (Orne), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the late 16th century at Roiville, the Manoir du Mesnil illustrates the shift from medieval to early classical architecture. Its rectangular main body is framed by two pavilions at the corners and backed by a substantial square tower. Pointed roofs and pilaster-framed dormers reflect Renaissance influence, while the orderly design foreshadows classical principles.

What to know

The manor has been registered as a historic monument since 1981.
This is a privately owned property with no publicly documented visiting conditions.

Where this château is

Roiville · Orne · Normandie

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Address

61120 Roiville

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00110904
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century

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Frequently asked

When was the Manoir du Mesnil built?: The manor was constructed in the late 16th century, a period marking the abandonment of medieval architectural forms.
What architectural style characterizes the Manoir du Mesnil?: It combines Renaissance elements, notably pointed roofs and decorated dormers, with principles of symmetry and geometric clarity that herald classical architecture.