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The mansion of Belleau-Belleau, located in Notre-Dame-de-Courson (now Livarot-Pays-d'Auge), is a building built in the early seventeenth century. It belongs to the Belleau family, certified in the 14th to 18th century region. The building, made of stone and brick, has a typical façade of the late 16th century, with two projecting pavilions and a courtyard bordered by the chapel and stables.

The building underwent reshuffles from the 17th and 18th centuries, including the addition of panelling and the modification of the skylights (an engraved date, 1696, bears witness). Its interior decoration is remarkable: paving, carved doors, painted fireplaces and trompe-l'oeil. The chapel, rectangular and dedicated to Saint Hubert, could be accompanied by accommodation for the chaplain.

Ranked a historic monument on 2 September 1997 for its facades, roofs and chapel, the mansion is now transformed into a guest house. Its homogenous architecture and its history linked to the local nobility make it an example of the seigneurial residences of Normandy.

The sources also mention ornamentation works in the eighteenth century, with panelling and modifications of the ground floor rooms. The chapel and stables, although contemporary of the mansion, have distinct features, such as a slightly posterior construction for stables.

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