The Manor House

Built in the 16^th century, Le Manoir de Placy is a fine example of the noble houses of its time. An outpost of the Château d’Harcourt, its role was to stop any enemy from crossing the Orne. For many years it belonged to the lords of the Radulph family. Most of the manor still bears the stamp of the 16^th century: this house of character has kept its arrow slits, its ogee-arched windows and its two square turrets topped with saddleback roofs. In 1960, a richly stocked museum of Norman furniture opened at Le Manoir de Placy.

The longère

Lovers of old stone will admire this magnificent 18^th-century longère, a traditional Norman long house over 32 metres long! It is in this large, charming building that your breakfast is served. Exposed stone and views of the hills of the Suisse Normande... Your rooms are just upstairs...

The stables

Once indispensable, stables were a must on large estates. These have been renovated while keeping all their charm.

The inner courtyard

Relax in this spot overlooking the property’s 3 buildings. Admire the old roses climbing the stone walls, the hydrangeas and the fifty-year-old trees (copper beech, blue cedar, spruce…).

A small stone staircase leads you straight up to the orchard above.

The orchard

Enclosed by stone walls, this lovely orchard has kept its old fruit trees: apple, cherry and walnut. Younger fruit trees have been planted more recently: pear, plum and apple.

In spring, the apple trees in blossom are a splendid sight! In summer and autumn, it is harvest time, and some of the fruit ends up in the jams and cakes served at breakfast…

The back garden

You can also unwind in this part of the garden, behind the longère, which enjoys breathtaking views over the hills of the Suisse Normande, a Natura 2000 protected site! And when the wind is right, you will spot some amazing, brightly coloured birds in the sky: paragliders!