Manoir de Villers, Saint-Pierre-de-Manneville, France

The Manoir de Villers was built between courtyard and garden in 1581. A 'Master House' was made of local stone, with a half-timbered storey covered with small tiles. It was transformed and extended through centuries, to become this great manor in neo-Norman style, with the roofing inspired from the best houses of Rouen, and façade dressed up with a strange 'trompe l'oeil'. Welcomed in the house, the visitor is invited to a walk through out furnitured and inhabited rooms.They discover, guided by the owners and through the family furniture, how the french way of life, which expressed itself through Decorative Art, is tied to History.

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Michele Leguillon (2 years ago)
To the glory of a family of squires... Residence in poor condition, still inhabited. Some nice items. Nice park.

Véronique gravey (3 years ago)
With my friend, we discovered this magnificent mansion in a huge park. We savored the quality and finesse of the products on display. A very warm welcome. Do not miss these 3 days of exhibition in a "royal" setting Many thanks to all the volunteers.

Nathalie Hainne (3 years ago)
The mansion and its park are magnificent. We were able to chat with the owner, a very kind and attentive person who taught us a lot about the places and objects of the mansion.

Laura Le Galery (3 years ago)
The park is beautiful, the manor too. The guide's explanations are clear and she answers your questions with great passion. Not to spoil anything the owners are very nice.

Eric Guinchard (4 years ago)
Very nice mansion, nice and super quiet setting

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