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Lyvonnière Manor House is an iconic building located in Domfront in Poiraie, in the Orne department in Normandy. Built in the early seventeenth century, it is a typical example of the manorial architecture of this period, with characteristic elements such as a stair tower and Henry IV style woodwork. The original house, oriented to the south, still retains traces of its original decoration, as well as six bays of facade side floor.

In the 18th century, the manor house underwent minor changes, mainly at the level of boreholes, without profoundly altering its structure. However, it was in the 19th century that the most significant transformations took place: two prominent pavilions were added to the north, the main body was extended by two spans, and the large living room and the screw staircase were completely redesigned. This period also saw the layout of the landscaped park surrounding the mansion, reflecting the tastes of the time for romantic gardens.

The Manor House of Lyvonnerie is particularly well known for its Henri IV exhibition, whose woodwork was protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments on 30 June 2005. This living room, with its preserved décor, bears witness to the architectural refinement of the early seventeenth century. The mansion also belonged to local personalities, such as Jacques and Colette Roulleaux-Dugage, who were mayors of Rouellé, a hamlet of Domfront in Poiraie.

The building is located precisely at L'Hyvonnière-sud in Rouellé, and its address is referenced in the Merimée base under INSEE 61145. Although some parts of the mansion have been modified over the centuries, there remains an important testimony to the architectural and social evolution of Normandy, from its construction in the 17th century to its subsequent transformations.

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