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The Manor House at L'Évêque, located in Saint-Malo, is a typical example of a medium-sized malouinière built in the early eighteenth century. This type of residence, characteristic of the region, is distinguished by its compact plan, a sober facade rhythmized by openings, and functional interior arrangements. The building, surrounded by appendices and located in the center of a fenced land, was originally intended to serve as a residence for the bishop of Saint-Malo, although he eventually integrated the entire small seminary of Saint-Servan.

The mansion is the only vestige of a vast complex destroyed in the 1960s, that of the Petit Séminaire de Saint-Servan, founded in 1727. Its construction is attributed to the Chevalier de Garengeau (1647-1741), chief engineer of Saint-Malo since 1691, who designed its plans. Inside, the decor has retained remarkable elements, such as ground floor woodwork and a granite staircase, with a ramp and a finely worked wood start. These features are a valuable testimony to the Malouin civil architecture of the time.

Ranked a Historic Monument, the mansion has been partially protected since 1989, covering its facades, roofs (outside commons), as well as its staircase and panelling of the main rooms. Its state of conservation and location, specified as satisfactory (note 8/10), make it an accessible heritage site, although information on its current vocation (visits, rental, accommodation) is not detailed in available sources.

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