Construction of the mansion 1881-1885 (≈ 1883)
Work by Jacques-Claude Baumier, neo-norman style.
août 1913
Published in *Life at the Campaign*
Published in *Life at the Campaign* août 1913 (≈ 1913)
Putting the mansion in the press.
1920
Stay of Paul Deschanel
Stay of Paul Deschanel 1920 (≈ 1920)
Temporary residence of the sick president.
16 décembre 1994
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 16 décembre 1994 (≈ 1994)
Partial protection of facades and interiors.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs; vestibule with its ceiling and pavement; staircase and landing on the first floor (current billiard room); large living room with its ceiling, floor, panel and fireplace neo-Louis XV style; dining room with its ceiling, floor, panelling, doors and neo-Renaissance style fireplace; office with its ceiling, panelling and neo-Renaissance style fireplace (cad. A 12): by order of 16 December 1994
Key figures
Jacques-Claude Baumier - Architect
Designer of the mansion, neo-regionalist style.
Paul Deschanel - President of the Republic
He stayed there in 1920 during his illness.
Laure Brouardel - Painter
Summer resident of the mansion.
Origin and history
The Monteillerie Manor House, also known as the Monteillerie Castle, is a neo-traditional building located in Norolles, Calvados. Built between 1881 and 1885 by the Caenian architect Jacques-Claude Baumier, it illustrates the Norman neo-regionalist current of the late 19th century. This style, marked by references to local traditions, is distinguished by its characteristic facades and roofs, as well as by neat interiors, such as the large living room or dining room.
The mansion welcomed notable personalities, including President Paul Deschanel in 1920, who stayed there during his recovery. It was also the summer residence of the painter Laure Brouardel and was featured in the magazine Vie à la Campagne in 1913. Partly listed as historical monuments in 1994, it protects major architectural elements such as facades, vestibule, staircase, and several rooms with neo-Louis XV and neo-Renaissance decorations.
The building, owned by a private company, bears witness to the enthusiasm of the time for secondary residences inspired by regional heritage. Its architecture, combining modernity and tradition, reflects the aspirations of a bourgeoisie in search of authenticity and comfort, while being part of the Norman cultural landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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