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Origin and history

The Troncq estate, located in the municipality of the same name in Normandy, is a historical monument dating back to the first half of the 16th century. The fief was acquired around 1514 by Gilles Le Cordier shortly after his annoyance, marking the beginning of a long period of possession by this family until 1742. This estate illustrates the architectural evolution of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, with characteristic elements of each era, including a Louis XIII style brick and stone castle, complemented by an 18th century wing.

Between 1742 and 1787 the estate changed hands, passing to the Savary families and then De The Hague. A major restoration phase took place between 1890 and 1925, when an Elbeuf industrialist became its owner. He undertook important restoration campaigns of the castle, adding neo-Louis XIII extensions before 1920, while preserving the integrity of the park, whose groves and route still correspond to the old drawings. The octagonal dovecote, built between the second half of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century, also bears witness to this period.

The Troncq estate today consists of a castle, a dovecote classified as a Historic Monument since 1999, and a closed park of walls, whose facades, roofs and landscape elements are protected by registration orders in 1997 and 2021. The outbuildings, transformed in the 20th century, complete this complex that combines architectural and historical heritage. Although owned by a private company, some parties may be available for visits or events, although this is not specified in available sources.

The history of the domain reflects the social and economic changes of Normandy, from its acquisition by a newly anobligated family to its acquisition by an industrialist in the 19th century. The restorations of the early twentieth century show a desire to preserve the historic character of the site, while adapting to modern uses. The park, particularly well preserved, offers a remarkable example of the art of the 17th and 18th century gardens, with original groves and fence walls.

The successive protections (1997, 1999, 2021) highlight the heritage value of the estate, both for its architecture and its landscape. The dovecote, classified separately, is a rare and emblematic element of the seigneurial domains of modern times. The facades and roofs of the castle, as well as the elements of the park, bear witness to the evolution of tastes and techniques throughout the centuries.

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