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Origin and history

The Château de Saint-Sauveur is a 17th century residence built around 1650 by Jacob de Grésille, Baron of Saint-Sauveur. Located 2 km east of Sainte-Honorine-la-Chardonne (Orne, Normandy), it is distinguished by its moat-covered earth and its balustrade terrace, typical of the classical architecture of the era. The granite house retains its original distribution around a central staircase.

Partially classified as historical monuments, the castle has protected its facades, roofs, and hydraulic elements since 1978, while its interior decoration (like the painted living room) and garden have been inscribed since 2009. These protections underline its heritage importance, combining architectural and artistic heritage.

The site, accessible via two bridges on moat, illustrates the influence of post-Renaissance seigneurial reconstructions in Normandy. Although Esquennoy is mentioned in the initial data, reliable sources (Wikipedia, Merimée database) clearly locate the monument in Orne, Normandy.

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