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The Boissy Manor House, located at Boissy in the municipality of Sully (Calvados), is an emblematic building of the second French Renaissance built in the last quarter of the 16th century. Its porch, dated 1585, is decorated with pilasters, pinnacles and coat of arms, reflecting the architectural style of the time. The fief, known since the 11th century, was initially seized before being returned to Sully's family, then transmitted and divided into two parts (High Sully and Lower Sully). The porch, backed by pre-existing buildings, shares a common cartridge with the dovecote and chapel of the estate.

The mansion underwent numerous changes of owners until the 19th century and was damaged during the Battle of Normandy (1944). In 2013, its porch and the adjacent defensive building were listed as historic monuments, recognizing their heritage value. Built in stone, the building combines defensive elements (merlons) with Renaissance decorations, testifying to its dual residential and symbolic role for local lords.

Today, the mansion belongs to a private company. Although its current status and use (visits, rental) are not specified, its recent listing underlines the importance of its preservation. The coat of arms visible on the cartridge and the tower recall its connection to Norman feudal history, from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

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