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Origin and history

The manor house of Conti is a former seigneurial house in wood, dated the 15th century, located in the hamlet of Vasouy, on the territory of the commune of Honfleur (Calvados, Normandy). This monument, characteristic of Norman medieval architecture, was classified as historical monuments in 1927 for its exceptional heritage value. He embodied the prestige of local bourgeois families, such as that of Jean de Conty, who acquired it around 1560.

The manor had a tragic fate and was completely destroyed by fire on 23 September 1999. Despite this loss, it was rebuilt between 2015 and 2019, preserving its architectural heritage. Before its destruction, it even housed a literary prize in the 1920s, attracting figures such as Henri de Régnier and Lucie Delarue-Mardrus. Its history is also linked to that of the Desert Manor House, considered its architectural "almost twin".

Successive property of the Conty, Bourgeot and Descalles families until the 17th century, the mansion illustrates the social and economic dynamics of the region. Its initial ranking in 1927 highlighted its importance in the heritage of the Pays d'Auge, an area rich in manors and feudal history. Today, it remains a symbol of the resilience of Norman heritage, despite the hazards of time and disasters.

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