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Origin and history

The mansion of Val Saint-Pierre, located in Croisy-sur-Andelle in Seine-Maritime, is an emblematic building of Norman rural architecture. Built at the end of the 15th century, it illustrates the type of manorial house, with a large central room flanked by two side rooms. Its brick and flint solin, as well as its splint windows, testify to its late medieval origin. Despite subsequent transformations, it retains characteristics representative of the seigneurial habitat of that time.

In the 18th century, the manor house was transformed into a farm, marking a change in usage due to the socio-economic evolution of the region. Changes in this period, although significant, did not erase traces of its original structure. The building, rectangular and with wooden panels, houses a masonry pantry accessible from the outside, typical of the rural buildings of the period.

The Val Saint-Pierre mansion has been listed as a historic monument since 31 May 2005. This protection recognizes its heritage value, both for its architecture and for its role in local history. The site, although partially altered by centuries, remains a notable example of Norman seigneurial heritage, mixing residential and agricultural functions.

The construction is based on mixed techniques, combining bricks, flint and wood panels, reflecting the resources available in Normandy at the end of the Middle Ages. The small narrow bays and snout windows remind of the defensive and aesthetic concerns of the time. Despite the disappearance of its original structure, the building retains a remarkable authenticity, reinforced by its inscription in the rural landscape of Croisy-sur-Andelle.

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