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The Manor House of Estoutteville, built in the middle of the 15th century, stands on the town of Loges, in Seine-Maritime. Originally, the Estouteville family owned a small castle on this site, received by gift from Mathilde l'Emperesse. This ancestral estate was transformed by Cardinal Guillaume d'Estouteville, who erected the current mansion by preserving defensive elements such as moat and an octagonal tower. The Estouteville family kept this property for eight centuries, deeply marking local history.

In the 19th century, the mansion changed hands and was acquired by the Grimaldi family, before being restored in the 20th century. In 1957, Defrance became the owner and undertook restoration work to preserve this heritage. The manor is distinguished by its stone and brick façade, its 15th century wooden gallery, and a tile roof. These architectural elements reflect the influence of the Archbishop of Rouen, Guillaume d'Estouteville, who played a key role in its construction.

Partially listed as historical monuments in 1973, the Manor House of Estoutteville illustrates the evolution of a medieval fortress as a seigneurial residence. Its facades and roofs, protected by decree, testify to construction techniques combining stone, flint and wood. The ogival gate and the low arch recall its defensive heritage, while the octagonal tower adds architectural singularity. Today, this site remains a remarkable example of the Norman heritage of the 15th century.

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