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Le manoir de la Champagne is a 17th-century mansion located in the commune of Millières, in the Manche department of Normandy. Built in the middle of the 17th century, it is distinguished by its gate adorned with a carriageway door and a pedestrian door, whose neat model reflects the architectural know-how of the period. Champagne gives it its name, and its location reflects the typical rural organization of the region.

The mansion belonged until the 19th century to the Saussey family, a local lineage whose influence extended to the surrounding lands. Although most of the building is not protected, its gate and its enclosure wall were listed as historic monuments by order of 6 February 1995. This recognition highlights a remarkable architectural element, while emphasizing the heritage importance of the site.

Today, the Champagne mansion remains a private property, without any clear indication of its openness to the public. Its history, linked to a noble family and the evolution of Norman territory, makes it a witness to the social and economic dynamics of Lower Normandy between the 17th and 19th centuries. The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its status as a historical monument, while leaving some areas shaded on its contemporary use.

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