Construction of the mansion 1520-1530 (≈ 1525)
Estimated period of initial construction.
XVIIIe siècle
Change of ownership
Change of ownership XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Expansion by the family of Aubichon.
18 mai 1966
MH classification
MH classification 18 mai 1966 (≈ 1966)
Protection of facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Box BM 44): classification by decree of 18 May 1966
Key figures
Jean Le Veneur - Bishop of Lisieux (1505-1539)
Arms present on the mansion.
Famille d'Aubichon - Owners in the 18th century
Expands the mansion and gives it its name.
Origin and history
The mansion of Aubichon is an emblematic building of the first half of the sixteenth century, built around 1520-1530. Located in the place known as La Folletière, in the east of the former municipality of Saint-Jacques (now integrated in Lisieux, Calvados), it is distinguished by its wood-paned architecture, with seven bays and corbellations. The building originally belonged to the bishopric of Lisieux, as evidenced by the coat of arms of Jean Le Veneur, bishop from 1505 to 1539, as well as a remarkable painted decoration still visible today.
The manor house owes its present name to the family of Aubichon, who became owner of it in the 18th century and proceeded with enlargements. Although modified over the centuries, the heart of the building retains its Renaissance features. Its facades and roofs were classified as historical monuments by decree of 18 May 1966, thus recognizing its heritage value. The site embodies both local ecclesiastical influence and the architectural evolution of Norman manors.
Architecturally, the mansion is marked by its apparent wooden frame, typical of the region, and its exceptional interior decoration for the period. The coat of arms of Jean Le Veneur, a major figure of the Norman Church, underscores the close link between religious power and built heritage. The accuracy of its dating (1520-1530) and its state of conservation make it a privileged witness of the Renaissance in Normandy.
