luxury houses for sale Low-Normandy, France (page 11)

? What if your next life project combined charm, nature, and profitability?At the end of a path lined with greenery, hidden from view, lies a rare property where time seems suspended.This magnificent stone and granite home of 255 m² welcomes you in an exceptional setting, in the heart of a well-maintained wooded park. From the very first steps, the charm takes hold: generous volumes, abundant light, authentic fireplaces, and a warm atmosphere invite serenity.Designed for the comfort of the whole family, it offers single-level living, several reception areas, an office, beautiful bedrooms, and quality features. No renovations are needed. Remarkable energy performance with an Energy Performance Certificate of A/A thanks to geothermal energy.But this property is not limited to a character residence!!!An independent gîte ready to accommodate up to 4 people, as well as a wintering area that can host about twenty caravans, offers immediate and particularly attractive income potential.Just 2h30 from Paris and 35 minutes from the Normandy beaches, this estate elegantly combines quality of life, heritage, and investment opportunity.A unique place for those seeking more than just a house: a true living property.Complete file and private visit upon request.Get ready to fall in love.Contact me at 0625736602Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frSale price: 699,900 €Fees charged to the sellerContact your SAFTI advisor: Carine RIDEL, Tel: 0625736602, Email: [email protected] - EI - Commercial agent registered with the COUTANCES RSAC under number 987518925This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the immediate vicinity of Deauville, in Blonville-sur-mer, in a calm and preserved environment, discover this authentic half-timbered Norman house of approximately 130 m2 of living space, full of charm and authenticity. It offers beautiful old features such as terracotta tiles, exposed beams, and two beautiful fireplaces, as well as a convertible attic that allows for the consideration of an extension of the living space. Built on a magnificent wooded plot with an orchard and many rose bushes, this property enjoys a green and peaceful setting, ideal for a primary or secondary residence. The property also has a large parking area, set away from the garden living spaces, which remains discreet and preserves the bucolic character of the place. A rare property combining character, nature, and proximity to the Norman coastline. Agency reference: 4793This description has been automatically translated from French.

Close to the village center on foot, with no noise disturbances, on a park of 9700 m² with a water feature, a pleasant recent house built in 2005 with a living area of over 75 m², a master suite on the ground floor, 4 bedrooms, and a bright mezzanine of over 40 m². Garage for 2 vehicles - geothermal heating - an outbuilding of 75 m² on the ground to be transformed into a living space or artist's studio. No overlooking and close to shops. Guaranteed favorite! Geothermal heating, armored windows, alarm system. Visits by appointment 7 days a week.Contact your AXO agent - L'immobilier Actif at 06 75 65 73 64, Emmanuel GRIVEL (EI) Commercial Agent RSAC 501.270.367 Lisieux. More information on www.axo.immo (ref. 85002120604). Fees: 4% VAT included payable by the buyer Price excluding agency fees: €2,000,000. Information on risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/

Located only 16 km from Alençon and 40 km from Le Mans, discover this property nestled at the end of a path, in a preserved environment, with no neighbors or disturbances nearby. A true haven of peace offering absolute calm and privacy.The property consists of approximately 446 m² of living space spread over two fully renovated houses, set on nearly 2.7 hectares of land with paddocks, a pond, and facilities suitable for horses.The main house, on one level, offers about 260 m² of living space including a superb relaxation area with an indoor pool under a heated veranda, a spa, sauna, and shower. From the entrance, you will be captivated by a spacious living area filled with light of approximately 80 m² comprising a living room, dining room, and an open-plan American kitchen, enhanced by large bay windows providing an unobstructed view of your horses.The sleeping area includes three bedrooms, a bathroom with direct access to the pool area, and two toilets.The second house, ideal for hosting family, friends, or developing a guesthouse activity, offers about 186 m² of living space over two levels with a large living area featuring a pellet stove, including a living room, lounge, dining room, and kitchen, utility entry service, guest toilets, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, including a master suite.A double garage with a laundry area harmoniously connects the two homes.The exteriors have been designed to combine comfort and functionality: fenced paddocks, shelters, automatic waterers, and vast relaxation areas in nature.A unique property, carefully renovated, offering an exceptional “inside/outside” effect and a vacation atmosphere all year round. A rare find on the market, ideal for nature lovers, horse enthusiasts, and those seeking absolute tranquility.Contact your AXO - Active Real Estate Agent at 06 44 25 13 89, Julie GRÉGORI (EI) Commercial Agent RSAC 910.437.797 Lisieux. More information at www.axo.immo (ref. 85002125568). Fees payable by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/This description has been automatically translated from French.

SURVILLE. Close to Pont l'Évêque and Deauville, in a dominant position, this prestigious residence made of bricks and flint is built on a plot of 36,321 m² and comprises a main house of 200 m² (to be verified) as well as a second house of 170 m² (to be verified). The main house features a large living room, a fitted kitchen, a shower room, a dressing room, 2 toilets, one bedroom, and a mezzanine. A different layout proposing 3 bedrooms is possible. The second house (outbuilding) has 3 bedrooms, a living room, and an attic. Various layouts are also possible with the creation of a kitchen and bathroom. This exceptional property in the area with a completely unobstructed view has a large terrace. This residence can accommodate numerous vehicles. Rare in the area.Contact your AXO Agent - L'immobilier Actif at 06 83 72 05 17, Carlo SCHIRONE, Employee Real Estate Negotiator. More information at www.axo.immo (ref. 85002124030). Fees to be paid by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/This description has been automatically translated from French.

For sale – Exceptional stud farm 20 minutes from Cabourg – 40 hectares dedicated to equestrian excellence. A rare setting, an outstanding facility, a ready-to-use working environment, and top-of-the-range infrastructure designed to meet the highest demands of the equestrian world. Whether for breeding, training, a professional stable, or an insemination center, everything is in place. Top-of-the-line equestrian facilities (approximately 80 stalls) • Indoor arena 48 x 32 m with Fontainebleau sand footing • Extra-large outdoor arena 100 x 50 m with Fontainebleau fiber sand footing • Lunge ring • Havrincourt ring • 15 outdoor stalls + tack room • First barn: 24 stalls (divided into two wings) • Second barn: 16 stalls + adjoining feed room • Stallion paddock: 5 stalls + grooming stall + storage room • 4 stalls opposite the insemination room. • Building of approximately 1,200 m² including 10 foaling stalls (7 x 5 m), 4 stables, 3 of which are over 145 m² (modular) • 2 isolation stalls • Workshop • 11 shelters in a row with a paddock. • 3 grooming stalls, hot water shower, large tack room • Well supplying: the riding arena, the automatic irrigation system for the outdoor arena, and approximately fifteen stalls. Breeding Center. A truly professional facility, perfectly designed: • Main laboratory • Freezing laboratory • Embryo transfer laboratory • Collection room with a new Technibelt mannequin • Insemination room with 3 gynecological bars • Laundry. Main residence – 150 m² stone house • Ground floor: • Veranda • Large living room with dining area, kitchen, and cathedral-ceilinged living room with fireplace. • Pantry/laundry room with service entrance. • Fully renovated master suite (bathroom, toilet, dressing room) • Upstairs: • Two bedrooms • Bathroom/toilet Heating: primarily electric + fireplace as a supplement Staff accommodation • Apartment located on the upper floor of the breeding center: • Kitchen • Dining area • Bathroom with bathtub • Bedroom • Toilet Contact your AXO - L'immobilier Actif agent at +33 6 44 25 13 89, Julie GREGORI (EI) Sales Agent RSAC 910.437.797 Lisieux. More information at www.axo.immo (ref. 85002119573). Agency fees: 3.45% including VAT, payable by the buyer. Price excluding agency fees: €1,885,000. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/

Benoît Férard Immobilier offers for sale – just steps from the center of Pont-l'Évêque, only a 5-minute walk from shops, 15 minutes from the train station, and in immediate proximity to the lake, this spacious and bright house of 287 m² provides a rare living environment: volume, functionality, independence of spaces, and a heated pool in the middle of a beautifully landscaped garden.The entrance, accessible for people with reduced mobility, leads to the first independent space which includes two bedrooms, a shower room, and a dressing room. An additional bedroom adjacent to this space is currently used as an office.The fitted kitchen opens onto a large, bright living room, facing south, with an unobstructed view of the landscaped garden. Two fireplaces — one gas-fired and the other wood-burning with a glass dome — provide a true signature to this space.Upstairs, a landing serves four bedrooms, a shower room with WC, and access to the attic through one bedroom, offering additional development potential.In the basement, partially at garden level, a large 50 m² space awaits your ideas: playroom, home theater, independent studio… heated and already equipped with a kitchenette. The basement has a WC with hand-wash basin, a laundry room, a boiler room, a wine cellar, and a garage with an electric charging point.Outside, there are two wooden terraces (East and South), a shed for storage, and the technical room for the heated pool (5×11 m). An old tennis court and a buildable area further open up development possibilities.A rare property in Pont-l'Évêque, ideal for a large family as a primary or secondary residence with possible single-level living.Contact your AXO - L'immobilier Actif Agent at 06 82 49 79 84, Benoît FERARD (E.I) Agent Commercial RSAC 453.639.130 Lisieux. For more information, visit www.axo.immo (ref. 85002123870). Fees: 5% VAT included charged to the buyer. Price excluding agency fees: €950,000. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques site: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/

Benoit Ferard – AXO Immobilier presents, on the outskirts of Deauville, a remarkable Norman property of approximately 280 m², exceptional for its energy efficiency (A/A rating), modern comforts, and peaceful setting. Built on nearly 5,000 m² of enclosed and landscaped grounds, it offers a privileged lifestyle just minutes from the beaches and shops. The living room, spanning nearly 90 m², impresses with its spaciousness, abundant natural light, and openings onto the garden, terrace, and swimming pool. A fireplace and semi-open kitchen create a warm and inviting space. A master suite on the ground floor, a recreation room, and a laundry room complete the ground floor. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including a suite, a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, as well as a shower room and an additional bathroom. A fifth independent bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC, located above the recreation area, offers an ideal space for guests. The exterior spaces invite you to fully enjoy sunny days: east and west-facing terraces, a 5 x 12 m heated swimming pool, a pool house, a pétanque court, and ample parking. This property combines charm, modernity, and a high level of comfort in a sought-after area between Deauville and Pont-l'Évêque—ideal as a primary or secondary residence for experiencing the Côte Fleurie.

Valentine Immobilier invites you to discover this charming Norman property whose traditional architecture is appealing with its wooden frames and typical half-timbering, all protected by a slate roof. The property offers approximately 300 m² of living space divided between the main house and an outbuilding split into two independent housing units.The main house, about 200 m², stands out with its generous volumes and brightness. The ground floor is organized around an entrance leading on one side to a friendly dining room and a large fitted and equipped kitchen. On the other side, you will enjoy a spacious living room featuring a fireplace, an open office, and a ground-floor bedroom with its own shower room and independent toilet. Upstairs, a landing serves three bedrooms, one of which is particularly spacious, as well as a shower room with toilet.To complement this property, there are numerous annexes including: a garage, a workshop, and ample storage spaces.A second building of 92 m² of living space is divided into two units, a T4 and a T2, currently rented out, benefiting from a completely independent entrance.The whole is set on a plot of more than one hectare, harmoniously distributed between a pasture and a wooded park. This green setting offers absolute tranquility while remaining in immediate proximity to all shops, a rare alliance for a property of this size.Fees are payable by the seller. Energy class D, Climate class D. The average estimated amount of annual energy expenses for standard use, based on the energy prices of the year 2021, is between €3981.00 and €5388.00. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In Normandy, in a 5-hectare park, a 18th century manor, its swimming pool, and its outbuildings. Dated from the 18th century, the manor was built for an important family from Alençon. The estate is situated away from the village, at the end of a path. A wrought iron gate allows access through a surrounding wall and leads to a courtyard, around which are organized a walled orchard, a music and reception lounge of more than 80 m², a swimming pool, a workshop, and garages. In front of the manor's façade, the park unfolds its carpet of greenery down to a pond. Structured with a central body flanked by two wings, the living quarters are built on two levels and rest on a garden level. The façade in classical style is rendered, with corner chains and stone frames for the openings. A winter garden extends the whole towards the park. The steep roof is covered with slate. The interior offers approximately 480 m² of space.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In a protected environment, this elegant manor house is discreetly revealed behind a protective hedge, offering beautifully renovated authentic architecture. With 343 sq. m of living space, it features two spacious lounges with remarkable stone fireplaces, a large kitchen opening onto the terrace with its imposing 17th-century fireplace, a scullery, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4 toilets. The outbuildings include a complete wine press, a 90 sqm barn under a superb roof structure, a potential garage and several technical areas. All in good condition, they offer a charming living environment. The inner courtyard is home to a pleasant, sheltered garden, while outside, an adjoining orchard invites you to enjoy summer jams, surrounding the manor house on 8,200 sqm of protected grounds. Its 3-façade architecture provides independent living spaces to suit a variety of projects. Close to Falaise and its lively local life, Caen and its train station 25 minutes away and 2h30 from Paris. Sale price including agency fees: €599,000 Fees payable by the buyer Fees: 4.18% incl. VAT of the price excluding fees Sale price excluding agency fees: €574,967 Energy class : E Climate class : E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €5,760 and €7,840 per year. Prices indexed to 1 January 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

In the center of Falaise, in its precious historic quarter, this lovely mansion for a comfortable and elegant life near the stores. Its courtyard gives it the necessary perspective to appreciate its allure. The house offers two living rooms and a nice dining room. On the upper floors eight/nine bedrooms, three shower rooms and several water points. A large basement with an office. The garden is equipped with a shed to store the equipment and is enclosed by walls. A double independent room of 80 sqm offers many possibilities. 30 mn from Caen and 20 mn from Argentan. Paris at 200 km. Sale price including fees: 459,000 euros Fees payable by the buyer Fees : 4.79 % of the price excluding fees Sale price excluding fees : 438,000 euros Energy class : E Climate class : E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €6,340 and €8,620 per year. Prices indexed to 1 January 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Rare Contemporary Architect’s House in the Pays d’Auge (2020) – 255 m² of Living Space Nestled in the heart of a landscaped park of about 2,000 m², this contemporary architect-designed residence combines generous volumes, noble materials and an exceptional panoramic view over the Normandy countryside. The entrance, enhanced by a paved path alongside a koi pond, leads into a vast living space bathed in natural light thanks to large picture windows opening onto a 200 m² exotic wood terrace. The living room with three-sided fireplace and the American-style kitchen create a warm and convivial atmosphere. A bedroom with en-suite shower room and private terrace completes this level. Upstairs: a bright study, a spectacular master suite with rotunda, Lumiscene jacuzzi and balcony, two additional bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outside: garages, courtyard, pétanque court, landscaped grounds with rare plantings including cycas and a royal olive tree, all beautifully lit at night. Ideally located, only 10 minutes from Saint-Pierre-en-Auge and 20 km from Lisieux. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques: www.georisques.gouv.fr ⸻ Pays d’Auge – Contemporary Architect’s House with 180° Views From its automatic Corten steel gate, the property immediately makes a statement: a striking water walkway paved with silver travertine pebbles leads to the main entrance. The ground floor opens onto a vast open space, the true heart of the house, arranged over three distinct levels: • a living room with three-sided fireplace, • a TV lounge set slightly below, • an American-style kitchen by Arthur Bonnet, in textured black marble, elevated by a few steps and completed with a hidden back kitchen set behind a rotunda decorated with a countryside-inspired fresco. Also on this level: a wellness area to be finished, a double garage with advanced security system (including smoke devices), and a designer marble restroom highlighted with floor LEDs. Large aluminum bay windows with automated shutters extend the interiors onto several exotic wood terraces, bordered by gabion walls of volcanic stone and enhanced by olive trees, cycas and ornamental shrubs. The breathtaking 180° view over the Normandy plain creates an unparalleled sense of peace and serenity. A massive chestnut staircase leads upstairs, filled with natural light thanks to high rectangular windows framing glimpses of traditional half-timbered Norman houses nearby. This level includes: • a glass-enclosed office overlooking the reception area at 8 meters high, fitted with Cinna lighting to soften acoustics, adjacent to a library, • an exceptional master suite featuring a 20 m² walk-in dressing room with sensor lighting, a bedroom opening onto a rotunda with Lumiscene jacuzzi, extended by a large exotic wood balcony, and a bathroom clad in volcanic stone with unique golf-club shaped fittings, • two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (one in pebbles, the other in slate). The architecture is enhanced by a flat roof design, stone cladding from Burgundy, and luxurious Porcelanosa flooring in marble, quartz, slate or Swarovski crystal finishes. Full home automation (heat pump heating, alarm system, automated lighting, indoor/outdoor sound system) ensures ultimate comfort and convenience. Outside, the landscaped 2,000 m² garden, designed by a landscape architect, unfolds around a royal olive tree and a variety of Mediterranean essences (cycas, bamboo, green oak, olive trees). At night, dramatic lighting design transforms the property into a living tableau. A unique creation, blending cutting-edge design with the surrounding unspoiled nature — only 20 km from Lisieux.

Located just 10 km west of Alençon, this elegantly restored property charms with its character and the quality of its amenities.Built in 1726, the master house offers beautiful living spaces including two cozy lounges with large granite fireplaces, a dining room adjacent to a fitted and equipped kitchen, enhanced with exposed beams, a fireplace, and a Lacanche stove. A characterful study leads to an impressive 80 m² reception room located in the outbuildings. A shower room and two toilets complete the ground floor.In the garden, a magnificent high-end veranda of about 32 m² allows full enjoyment of an unobstructed view of the surrounding nature.On the upper floor, served by a superb period staircase combining terracotta tiles and wood, there are 6 bright bedrooms, each equipped with granite fireplaces, as well as two recent bathrooms, a shower room, and three toilets, one of which is on the top level.The whole is set in the heart of a 5-hectare landscaped English park, featuring a pond and a heated swimming pool measuring 9 x 4 meters. The outbuildings and the garage are in excellent condition.High-quality features with a geothermal heating system.Access to Paris in 2h30.Energy class: DClimate class: BEstimated annual costs: between €6570 and €8950 per year based on average energy prices indexed for 2021, 2022, and 2023.Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

Complete 60-page dossier on request. 10mn from Pt L'Eveque, 25mn from Deauville and 1h50 from Paris. Half-timbered manor house of approx. 250 m² with guest house of 70 m². Enclosed grounds of 7,000 m² planted with fruit trees. View over the Pays d'Auge. First floor: fitted kitchen with scullery, large reception room in contemporary extension, living room with fireplace, utility room and conservatory. First floor: master bedroom with dressing room, two bedrooms with fitted closets and fireplace, children's bedroom, bathroom and WC. Attic: cathedral bedroom with mezzanine, children's bedroom, shower room and WC. The guest house comprises, on the first floor, a large living room with open kitchen, shower room and WC. First floor: mezzanine bedroom and second bedroom with fitted closets. Adjoining workshops and shed. South-west exposure, bright rooms and unobstructed views over the Pays d'Auge. Heat pump. Recent diagnosis free of asbestos and lead. DPE: 76 (Indice B) GES: 3 (Indice A) Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr +33652902032

deally located in the heart of Deauville, just steps from Place Morny, this outstanding Anglo-Norman style townhouse, built in 2023, offers luxury finishes and state-of-the-art comfort. The property offers 284 sqm (including a 34 sqm double garage), arranged over 5 levels with a private lift, featuring 4 bedrooms, refined reception areas, a wellness area with spa, gym, wine cellar and laundry room. Custom-made kitchen and fittings by ASH Living, Taj Mahal stone countertops, high-end appliances. Master suite with dressing room, Porcelanosa finishes, oak parquet flooring. Double garage with EV charging, home automation, heat pump system. Landscaped garden (100 sqm) and terraces. ✨ A rare opportunity in one of Deauville’s most sought-after locations.

A 16th-century manor house and its wooded garden in the Suisse Normande region, 15 minutes from Falaise. Opposite the imposing 12th-century church of Saint-Martin, a wrought-iron gateway adorned with fine lance-point balusters and flanked by a Caen stone pillar topped by a gendarme opens onto a tree-lined driveway. A courtyard and terrace surround the manor house, which has an adjoining outbuilding on one side. On the opposite side, a gate leads to the back of the property and the garden planted with hundred-year old trees.

A splendid 19th-century house with a 900m² garden, nestled in the town of Flers, beside a natural area of Normandy nicknamed “Norman Switzerland”. The edifice was built in the 19th century. It has a basement, a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. It is crowned with a hipped mansard roof covered with slate tiles and punctuated with dormers. Two chimney stacks rise up from the roof. Rubble granite and schist with pointing form the elevations. Finely carved granite ashlar forms the many door and window surrounds. On one side of the house, a wrought-iron gate leads to a tree-dotted garden that faces south-west, behind the dwelling. At the bottom of the garden, there is a lean-to shed and a garage. From there, a gate leads out onto a calm, narrow street.

A large, luxurious home, its outbuildings and almost 5 ha between the Manche and Calvados departments in the Bessin region. The road gives direct access to the entrance courtyard. The 17th century house is directly in front. A large, Napoleon-style stable stands at right angles. Both buildings are surrounded by vast areas, laid to lawn, followed by meadows. The other outbuildings are set out behind the stables.

A 16th century farmhouse, 3 carefully restored outbuildings with almost 9 hectares of land planted with apple trees between Lisieux and Pont-l'Evêque. The gate and driveway are hidden behind tall trees at the beginning of the village. The driveway lead straight to the buildings. There is a bread oven on one side and a caretaker's cottage on the other, as well as a parking area and the two main houses in clear view and swimming pool. A small driveway leads to a partly converted barn. The grounds stretch across the entire valley. The houses are surrounded by vast areas of lawn separated from the cows and apple trees by light fences.

A rural estate from the 19th century, renovated and converted into guesthouses, near Pointe d’Agon and a number of beaches on the Cotentin peninsula. The property is accessible via a country road, lined by historical homes, fields and verdant hedges. The dwellings are scattered around the property and, according to the local tradition, connected via a network of branched alleyways and no-through roads. Accessible via a gate, the southern entrance is preceded by a long, finely-crafted fence that encloses a portion of the buildings and a tree-filled courtyard, while, continuing on from here, a dry stone wall encircles the rest of the property. On one side, a small raised path leads to another grassy entrance, and provides views of the entire estate. Forming a long, flared quadrilateral, the plot is divided in two by a massive rectilinear building, which creates a horizontal boundary. Topped with six chimneys and connected to two other oblong dwellings at a right angle, the main dwelling is accessible via a gravel courtyard, which is carpeted by a vast expanse of lawn at its centre. To the north, another more recent construction provides a sense of symmetry to the estate, and is connected to the other buildings via a wide swath of lawn. Tall walls that extend up to the central building enclose this portion of the property, while, beyond, three other large lawns bordered by trees define the property’s edges. Built using the foundations of a former farmyard and reconverted into guesthouses, the three main dwellings, with slate gable roofs punctuated by skylights, create a feeling of homogeneity. Their ground floors are all located below street level as well as a portion of the grounds, where once a barnyard or moats must have existed. Walkways connect the different levels of the buildings with the courtyards, open or enclosed by low walls, while thick solid or semi-circular stone walls create boundaries between the property’s different subdivided sections. In addition, the dwellings all have PVC double-glazed windows and doors with ashlar stone surrounds, lintels and jambs. In addition, a small building with a tile gable roof meant for the property’s machinery is located along the secondary courtyard.

The Villa d'Eaux, an exceptional and significant edifice on the Côte Fleurie, in the centre of Villers-sur-Mer and 100 m from the beach. Villers-sur-Mer is one of the seaside resorts created in the middle of the 19th century and built along the Côte Fleurie between Trouville-sur-Mer and Cabourg, between the Côte de Grâce and the Côte de Nacre. It was a Parisian elite in search of a getaway in a healthy climate that drove the development of seaside tourism on this stretch of the coast. They were attracted by the landscape and picturesque charm of these isolated spots, which had been revealed by painters. Villers-sur-Mer was founded by Félix Pigeory, a Parisian architect, who bought about twenty hectares of land with his private funds. The town first expanded on the heights of the Vaches Noires cliffs with villas built by the Empire aristocracy, followed by the construction on plots of land by the sea, notably with the creation of a casino. It then became a well-known family resort. The first municipal baths and showers opened in 1913. At the time, they comprised sixteen cabins built on two levels, served by two galleries that encircled a patio topped by a glass roof.

An 18th-century manor with 4,000m² of lush grounds on the Camino de Santiago pilgrims’ way in Normandy’s Calvados department. The manor stands on slopes on the north side of Lisieux, near the River Touques. It is nestled in a lush backdrop. The property’s origins date back to the Middle Ages. It owes its name to a canon who would receive a prebend from the bishop in return for teaching the Holy Scriptures. The extensive plot of land forms a triangle where two calm roads meet. The majestic building is a single edifice that looks out at lush lawns, which extend around a driveway. The driveway leads to the manor and garage. It splits into two separate lanes that run along either side of the manor. A group of tall trees on the north side lies beyond an orchard, a vegetable patch and lawns. A thick thuja hedge encloses the grounds, ensuring absolute privacy. Beyond it, there is a semi-rural environment of green landscape that is dotted with woods and that stretches to the horizon. The manor was built in the 1780s and 1790s when forest-clearing had almost been completed in the region. It is a half-timbered construction with timber framing that is typical of architecture in the Pays d’Auge province. The main section has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. Oak was used for the building’s framework. Cob filler was used for the spaces between the beams and then lime-rendered. This method was inexpensive during the house’s period of construction. Today, it characterises the identity and charm of traditional Norman homes. The timber framing is mainly in the building’s upper section, its lower section being made of brick and stone. Old tiles cover the hipped roof. A protruding section on the east side that leads out southwards was built in the same style as the rest of the house, probably after the Second World War. Its roof has a jerkinhead end and eaves. The roof also has two dormers that face, at a right angle, two dormers on the roof’s east slope. On the entrance side, there are three other hipped dormers. Two brick chimney stacks rise up from the roof too. All the windows are single-glazed and have small panes. At the end of the house, an additional section adjoins the manor. It has a gable roof of old tiles with a small dormer. This extension forms a garage. It is used as a utility section and was probably originally a farm building to which the manor was added.

A large townhouse to be renovated, from the 16th and 17th centuries, with outhouses divided into apartments, nestled in the town of Falaise in Normandy’s Calvados department. The property stands on a calm street. The old edifice was doubtless an important home at the time of the Catholic League of France – a major participant in the French Wars of Religion. As early as in the 14th century, this part of the town was home to the burghers of Guibray – a district of Falaise. Their land initially belonged to the abbots of the local Abbey of Saint John. Fairs were held here and there were many inns in this district too. The house was probably one of those inns. It is set back from a small square that still bears the name of one of the members of the Catholic League of France in Falaise, from the time of the French Wars of Religion. Nicknamed the Hôtel du Grand Coq, the edifice was later the home of a wealthy parliamentarian. It lies near Notre-Dame de Guibray church and is tucked away on a well-preserved historical street, a short stroll from specialist food shops and amenities. On the street side, the noble edifice has an appearance that is typical of the 16th and 17th centuries. The structure is more wide than tall and is made of Caen stone. On the court side, the building is made up of three dwellings that form a square courtyard, half of which was later linked to the initial dwelling. The edifice’s rear elevation bears witness to the redesigns that have taken place over the course of the centuries: there are corbels, roof slopes and the remains of a tower that was reduced in height and which dates back to at least the 16th century. On the left, a stone elevation is coated with rendering in the modern part. Beyond it, there is a small outhouse with a slate roof and two small-paned windows. Lastly, with its back to the street and leading out through the rear elevation of the main dwelling, there is a former forge that has been converted into a dwelling. It has seven windows. From the court, steps lead to the back of the plot. The property’s walls enclose the whole plot. In the central court, low walls demarcate different small gardens. To the right of main section, on the court side, there is a timber gallery that connects to the different apartments on the first floor.

A 19th-century house with an outbuilding, a gîte, a pond and a garden covering almost 5,000m², tucked away 10 minutes from a town on Normandy’s Cotentin peninsula. You reach the property from the road that runs through the village. It lies on raised ground in this marshy region and enjoys a clear view of the surrounding Norman countryside. The house faces the whole garden and is flanked with its gîte and outbuilding. A pond lies in the middle of the garden. The bottom of the garden is extended with a small footpath. The main edifice was built in the 19th century. It is made of rubble schist. It has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. It is crowned with a gabled slate roof. An extension was added to the original building in the 2000s.