Gift from the Bishop of Lisieux 1240 (≈ 1240)
Guillaume de Pont-de-l'Arche offers the patronage to Joyenval
XIIIe siècle
Foundation by the Premonstrés
Foundation by the Premonstrés XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Creation of Joyenval Priory
1792
Emigration from the last prior
Emigration from the last prior 1792 (≈ 1792)
François Durez leaves the priory
24 avril 1954
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 24 avril 1954 (≈ 1954)
Protection of facades and roofs
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the two buildings (one of stone and the other of wood): inscription by decree of 24 April 1954
Key figures
Guillaume de Pont-de-l'Arche - Bishop of Lisieux
Offer the patronage in 1240
François Duriez - Last Prior
Emigrated in 1792, returned in 1802
Origin and history
The Priory of Saint-André-d'Hébertot is a former monastery located in the Calvados department in Normandy. Founded in the 13th century by the Premontrés of Joyenval Abbey, it was mentioned in 1240 when the bishop of Lisieux, Guillaume de Pont-de-l'Arche, offered the patronage of the church to this abbey. The religious establish a place of retreat, probably the neighboring presbytery.
Today's buildings, dating from the 12th, 17th and 18th centuries, combine two architectural styles: a tufted stone body and another with wooden panels. The site preserves remarkable elements such as protruding kitchen and religious housing. The last prior, François Durez, emigrated in 1792 before returning ten years later.
Since April 24, 1954, the priory has been listed as a historical monument for its facades and roofs. After losing his religious vocation, he now houses a restaurant. Its history reflects the transformations of monastic establishments in Normandy, between spiritual life, architectural adaptations and contemporary reallocations.
Historical sources, such as the work of F. Becart (1977) or Yves Lecouturier (2001), highlight his demographic and heritage role in the region. The building also illustrates the influence of the Premonstrates, a 12th century reformist order, whose implantation in Normandy marked the religious and architectural landscape.
