Manoir du Catel, Écretteville-lès-Baons, France

Manoir du Catel was built between 1267-1270 by Richard Treigots, the abbot of Fécamp Abbey. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved Norman style fortified manor houses. It consists of towers in four corners, fortified gatehouse and moat.

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Sylvie BRIERE (3 years ago)
Very great discovery, discreet and withdrawn this mansion has quite a story! His visit is essential. The welcome of its owner is a page in the history of France concentrated in the passion of its story

Simone Lelièvre (3 years ago)
Charming guide ? Colossal restoration work on this magnificent Cauchois mansion. To visit absolutely.

patricia denise (3 years ago)
Very beautiful to visit with an owner whose words we swallow when he tells the story of the manor with his passion, will return there with the family not to be missed in the region

Nicole LIBER (3 years ago)
I LOVE IT!!! When I grow up I will get married there ?. Very beautiful vestige of Norman buildings.

Nicole LIBER (3 years ago)
I looooorrre. When I grow up I will marry him there. Very beautiful remnant of a Norman building

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