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Le château en bref
At Le Mesnil-Jourdain, near Louviers in the Eure, the Hellenvilliers manor forms, together with the church of Notre-Dame to which it is attached, and a neighbouring feudal motte, a rare heritage ensemble that sums up the organisation of a small Norman seigneury. According to the historic monuments listing, this manor farm dates mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries, whereas the local association links it to the 15th century, like the church. The feudal motte, an artificial earthwork mound that once carried a wooden fortification, recalls the medieval origins of the site. The buildings combine a body in stone and flint, materials typical of Normandy, adjoining the church, with timber-framed structures that extend it, as well as a building leaning against the motte. These elements, together with the motte itself, have been listed as monuments historiques since 25 October 1961. A privately owned property still tied to a working farm, the manor opens its doors during the Journées européennes du patrimoine, thanks to the association du Patrimoine du Mesnil-Jourdain.