Manoir du Clap

La Cerlangue, France

Manoir du Clap is an od mansion located in the village of 'La cerlangue', in Normandy. It was built in the late 1590's, during the reign of Henri IVth of France. In medieval times, the village was a part of Tancarville's Baronny (which became a county under the domination of Jean II de Melun).

At the end of the XVIth century, the place now called 'le Clap', not far from the village, became economicaly dynamic. In fact, 'black money' was found in that place, testifing that it was a trading centre. A Norman Squire (probably protestant) decided to build a Mansion in that lucrative place.

In 1740, an other family decided to buy the Manor. They were called 'Yon'. They began to renovate the place in Louis XV, Louis XVI and 'directoire' styles.

In 1890, the Manor house was once again renovated, and in 1935 the famous composer Arthur Honneger came to recite 'Jeanne d'Arc au bûcher'.

The place is now owned by the Family Prevost.

Bed and breakfast services are proposed in the Manor.

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Bed and breakfast will open on September, rooms are being renovated


Address

La Cerlangue, France
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Details

Founded: 1590s
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

Rating

4.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Payton Hansen (3 months ago)
We stayed 3 nights here. We chose it because of the impeccable ratings on booking and Google, but we're surprised to find it to be just "good". Firstly, when we arrived, the lady was not very welcoming. She walked us to our room, and the first thing she said was "don't turn off the lights using the lamp, only use the light switch". Then "you can't eat in the room". When we said we didn't want to have breakfast (15 euros per person), there was no offer for coffee or tea in the morning, which should be the minimum at any hotel or bed and breakfast. We had dinner at the manoir on our first night, which was 30 euros per person. At that price you expect to have a very good meal. The meal was good tasting, but very simple ingredients and not very elaborated (oeuf cocotte, rice and chicken, ice cream and canned pears). The man was very nice who served us. Other than arriving, and dinner, we didn't see anyone at all at the manoir for 3 days, which is a bit strange, as you expect to have some checking in to make sure all is well. The day we left, still nobody, so we had to call 2 different numbers and ring the bell for 10 minutes for someone to come. It was the same man that served dinner, who again was very nice. He was surprised we didn't take coffee in the morning, but yes, we do have coffee in the morning, but thought it was only for those who spend 15 euros per person. We had the impression he wanted to be really nice to us right before we left, but we felt that this kindness was missing from the first lady, and during our stay. The room itself was quite small, and luckily we had quiet neighbors because the walls are extremely thin and you can hear everything. The bed was comfortable and the shower had great pressure and very hot. The room was also very clean. Overall the experience was good. Nothing amazing like the reviews said, but good.
Sofya Gordeeva (6 months ago)
Really wonderful place with friendly and kind staff! Adorable ?
Pascale Pauthier (2 years ago)
Our stay was a small pleasure: in a charming mansion decorated with care and taste, well located for the sites to visit in the surroundings, spacious quiet room, top bedding, very hearty breakfast, .. all this accompanied by a warm welcome from our host ? and very caring! Would come back with pleasure!
Kateryna Stepanova (2 years ago)
Very cozy and beautiful place, the house is tastefully decorated. The owner of the house was very friendly and positive. We had the feeling that we were at home.
Doreen Lammerse-Bonté (4 years ago)
Manoir du Clap was the most amazing stay we ever had in France (and mind you, we have been in France about 20 times). Owner David was amazing! Friendly, hospitable, has a great energy and is very charming. David makes you feel at home right away, makes sure you have everything you need and has a lot of knowledge about restaurants, shops ect in the area. The surroundings of Manoir du Clap are dreamy, the garden is magnificent and the breakfast was delicious! The house was build at the end of the 16th century, and David and his family did an AMAZING job capturing the bygone time. You really find yourself in the past, wondering around the hallways. Pro tip: stay for at least 3 nights, there is so much to see, feel and experience. The bed was very nice and felt very expensive, great quality, as well as the pillows. The water pressure in the bath/shower will surprise you, it felt like a Spa. Also, Manoir du Clap is a great base to explore Normandy. Staying at Manoir du Clap is not just a holiday, it is a life experience.
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