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The Manor House of Épaville is an iconic building located in the commune of Montivilliers in the Seine-Maritime region of Normandy. Built in the second half of the 16th century, it underwent significant changes in the third quarter of the 18th century, reflecting the architectural and social evolutions of these periods. This manor is distinguished by its house and dovecote, characteristic elements of Norman wall-masures, as well as its planted slope delimiting the land right of way. These components contributed to its listing as historic monuments by order of 17 December 1992, thereby recognizing its heritage value and historic authenticity.

Located in a hamlet northwest of Montivilliers, Épaville mansion inspired local artists, including the painter Raimond Louis Lecourt (1882–?), originally from Le Havre. His pictorial work bears witness to the cultural attachment to this place, while illustrating its integration into the Normandy rural landscape. The site, with its courtyard and outbuildings, embodies the way of life and agricultural organization of the countryside of the modern era, where manor houses served both as a seigneurial residence and as a centre of land exploitation.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight the architectural importance of the mansion, whose protected elements (logis, dovecote, slope) are listed in the Merimée base. Although the details of its historic occupants or its precise functions remain partial, its inscription among the historical monuments of the arrondissement of Le Havre confirms its role in the built heritage of the Seine-Maritime. The location, noted as "very satisfactory" (level 8/10), allows to consider visits or further studies to deepen his knowledge.

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