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The Manor House of La Chapelle, located in Oissel in the Seine-Maritime, is a 16th century building, considered one of the oldest estates in the city. It is characterized by a stone-cut architecture, with two round towers and two square towers. Nearby is a Renaissance-style well, topped by a pyramid 6 meters high, supported by four columns. This well, whose architecture evokes the work of Androuet du Cerceau, has been moved several times throughout its history. A dovecote, built in the seventeenth century, completes the whole.

The manor well has been classified as a historic monument since 30 August 1946, by ministerial decree. Although the mansion is a private property, its history and architectural elements make it a remarkable testimony of Norman heritage. The site is located on Dambourney Street, near Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, and its official address is referenced under Insee 76484.

The mansion illustrates the evolution of seigneurial estates in Normandy, where wells and dovecotes played a central role in agricultural and social life. These elements, often associated with noble residences, reflect the importance of domain autonomy in modern times. The partial classification of the well emphasizes its heritage value, while recalling the transformations that the site has undergone over the centuries.

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