Construction of main house 1637 (≈ 1637)
Central Lucarne dated on the building.
1839
Adding a second home
Adding a second home 1839 (≈ 1839)
Extension of existing mansion.
14 décembre 1928
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 14 décembre 1928 (≈ 1928)
Official protection of the mansion and outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Manoir located near the church: inscription by order of 14 December 1928
Origin and history
Soulange Manor House, also known as the Logis, is a 17th-century building in the commune of Soulange, Normandy. This monument consists of a main house, whose central skylight bears the date of 1637, as well as a contemporary barn. Its architecture reflects the characteristics of rural seigneurial residences of that time, combining noble habitat with agricultural buildings.
The mansion was increased by a second home in 1839, marking an evolution of its initial structure. It is located northwest of the town of Soulangy, in the department of Calvados, near the local church. Its designation as the Historic Monuments, effective since December 14, 1928, protects the entire site, recognized for its heritage and architectural interest.
At the time of its construction in the seventeenth century, Normandy was a region marked by a rural economy and hierarchical social structures. Manor houses, such as that of Soulangy, often served as residences for wealthy or noble families, while playing a central role in organizing surrounding land and agricultural activities. These buildings symbolized both the local power and the prosperity of the farms that depended on them.
