Seconde moitié du XVIe siècle - Première moitié du XVIIe siècle
Construction of the mansion
Construction of the mansion Seconde moitié du XVIe siècle - Première moitié du XVIIe siècle (≈ 1675)
Estimated construction period of the building.
20 mai 1975
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 20 mai 1975 (≈ 1975)
Protection of facades, roofs and interior elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs; helical staircase with wooden ramp; dining room and bedroom on the ground floor with their panel (cad. F 126): entry by order of 20 May 1975
Key figures
Information non disponible - No historical character mentioned
Sources do not cite any key owner or actor.
Origin and history
The Manor House of the Morsanglière is an iconic building located in Bonneville-la-Louvet, in the Calvados department in Normandy. Built between the second half of the 16th century and the first half of the 17th century, it represents a typical example of the manorial architecture of this period, mixing Renaissance influences and local tradition. Its facades, roofs, wooden helical staircase, as well as some interior rooms such as the dining room and a bedroom, were protected by an inscription as historical monuments on 20 May 1975.
The monument is located about 1.7 km west of the village of Bonneville-la-Louvet, along National Highway 834. Its precise address, according to the Merimée data, is indicated as 2009 La Morsangliere, confirming its anchor in the Normandy rural landscape. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visits, rentals, accommodation), its state of conservation and legal protection make it a remarkable local heritage.
The inscription of 1975 specifically concerns major architectural elements: facades and roofs, a helical staircase with its wooden ramp, as well as interior panels in two rooms on the ground floor. These details highlight the artistic and historical value of the mansion, reflecting the know-how of 16th and 17th century artisans. No information is available on its historic owners or its specific social role, but its preservation reflects the importance attached to this regional heritage.
