Le Manoir de Ravenoville
ELEGANT 17TH CENTURY FAMILY HOME IN THE HEART OF THE NORMANDY COUNTRYSIDE
Pierres d’Histoire invites you to stop at the prestigious Manoir de Ravenoville for an unforgettable stay. This grand family home, dating back to the Louis XIII period, can accommodate up to 8 people and is sure to captivate architecture lovers and aesthetes alike. Upon entering the Manor, the beautiful wood paneling and classic decor immediately transport you on a timeless journey, immersing you in the château lifestyle for the duration of your stay.
In the large, light-filled living room, the silk-draped windows and soft pastel tones gently evoke the French art of living in the 18th century, whisking you away to another era. Come and experience something truly unique! This significant home is ideal for spending quality time with family or friends. In winter, it’s easy to imagine long afternoons playing by the fireplace in the grand living room, the laughter of those bustling in the kitchen preparing a hearty evening meal, and endless dinners in the dining room.
With the arrival of spring and throughout the summer, you’ll enjoy the magnificent French-style garden even more: early risers will savor their breakfast in front of the house, while contemplative souls can spend hours admiring the richness of the lush greenery.
More intimate than a boutique hotel in Normandy, the Manoir de Ravenoville becomes a true memory-maker and will make you feel right at home. Bring along everyone you love and come experience an unforgettable stay!
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Location History
When bought by Pierres d’Histoire, the central part of the estate of Ravenoville was a hangar for carts. With the help of the Bâtiments de France architect, three magnificent arches known as “basket handles” overhanging on two levels were noticed on the facade. These were, no doubt destined for the storage of agriculture foodstuff. From one end to the other, the majestic facades gives the building a look of a small 17th century castle despite the fact that it was thought these were simply the commons. Then, a few years later, it was found out that it was in fact THE manor and that only the wings were used for farming needs. A decision was taken to renovate the building. Inside remained only two worm eaten wood beams and at twelve meters from the ground floor, a magnificent structure covered in mold and fungus. The roof was in a very worrying state as a lot of air and water was coming through it! The construction work started with the restoration of the structure, keeping as close as possible to the original layout and conserving the Saint-André cross shape of the superior structure. The only parts remaining from the staircase were the first three steps in stone and one worm infested oak wood step. They all needed to be redone and had to correspond very exactly to the projection of the stonework which had not altered. The floor levels were reconstructed identically and the condemned windows were re-opened. There are now four bedrooms and four bathrooms on the two floors. On the ground level, three openings were made for the new rooms on the north side : an entrance, a hallway, a library, a living room and a dining room. In each room architectural elements of the time are evident such as fireplaces and Regency mullions, terra cotta from Anjou and wood panels dating from the 18TH century. Altogether, the renovation on this building necessitated an army of qualified artisans supervised by a stonemason and a carpenter. They used, just for this site, more than 30 cubic meter of old recuperated oak, and more than 10 000 bricks of a very particular shape and color, all handmade and found across France. Noble materials for renovating the buildings were used, but of course modern techniques (insulation, floor heating system, electricity, etc.) guarantee the guests comfort.
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