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Origin and history

The Manor Saint-Calais is a former hunting lodge built in 1653 for Jean Martel, lieutenant at the bailliage of Évreux, in the department of Eure. This brick and stone building, Louis XIII style, is built on a rectangular plane. It was transformed into a secondary residence in the 18th century, with two wings added, and then renovated in the 20th and 21st centuries.

The estate remained in the Martel family until 1812, before changing owners several times. In 1982 a complete renovation was undertaken. In 1996, its portal and tree-lined driveway, planted in trompe-l'oeil to accentuate the perspective, were listed as historical monuments. The manor house, acquired in 1997 by the Perrin family, is estimated at 1.5 million euros in 2011.

In 2019, Pamela Mullin restored the mansion to its original state. The interior houses a collection of works by contemporary artist Hubert Le Gall. The site, covering 3 hectares, retains an architectural interest marked by its portal and alley, despite the transformations suffered by the main building over the centuries.

Sources also mention press articles such as the New York Times (2011) or Point de Vue magazine (2019), highlighting its charm and history. The Merimée and Monumentum base confirm its precise location in Louversey (Eure) and the protected elements since 1996.

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