Construction of square tower XVIe siècle (fin) (≈ 1684)
Tower with built round turret.
XVIIe siècle
Adding a wing
Adding a wing XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Architectural extension of the mansion.
15 mai 1974
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 15 mai 1974 (≈ 1974)
Protection of facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Case H 62): inscription by order of 15 May 1974
Origin and history
The mansion of Grande-Pierre is a building located in Ceaucé, in the Orne department in Normandy. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, it is 3.7 km southwest of the village, near the left bank of the Varenne. Its name probably comes from the nearby menhir, classified as a historical monument and included in the property. This menhir, called the Great Stone, gives his identity to the place and the mansion.
The manor architecture combines a large square tower with a round turret, probably dating from the late 16th century, to which is added a wing built in the 18th century. The set retained some woodwork from the period. The facades and roofs of the mansion have been listed as historic monuments since May 15, 1974, thereby recognizing their heritage value.
The site is located at 448 La Grande Pierre, 61330 Ceaucé, in an area where geographical accuracy is estimated to be poor (level 5/10). No information is available on its current accessibility, whether it be visits, room rental or accommodation. The sources mention only its status as a protected monument and its connection to the nearby menhir.
