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The Château de Sébeville, located in the eponymous commune of the Manche department in Normandy, was built in 1719 for Bernardin Kadot de Sébeville, a member of the Kadot family, holder of the local seigneury. A 16th century tower remains, proving the existence of an earlier building, while the commons date back to the 17th century. This castle illustrates Norman seigneurial architecture, mixing medieval heritage and 18th century classicism.

The seigneury of Sébeville belonged in particular to François Kadot (1617-1703), squire and first Marquis of Sébeville in 1641, also seigneur of Brucourt, Écoquenéauville and Boutteville. Under Louis XIV, a member of this family became admiral, highlighting the influence of this lineage. The estate was then acquired in 1813 by Charles-François Lebrun (1739-1824), third consul and Duke of Plaisance, marking a transition to a new political era.

Ranked a historic monument in 1979, the castle retains protected elements such as its facades, roofs and three remaining chimneys. Its history reflects the social and architectural changes of Normandy, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The village of Sébeville, rural and sparsely populated (34 inhabitants in 2023), perpetuates this heritage in the heart of a preserved agricultural landscape, marked by traditional activities such as the production of butter and cream from Isigny (AOP).

The site is part of a territory shaped by hydrography, with the Grande Crique crossing the commune before being thrown into the Seine Bay. The oceanic climate, mild and humid, has also influenced local lifestyles, between breeding, cultures and preservation of historical buildings such as the church of St. Peter and St. Paul (XIIIth–XVIIIth centuries) or the cemetery cross (XVIIth century), complementary witnesses to this heritage.

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