Manoir de Crawford, Manor house in Sauzon, France
Manoir de Crawford is a two-story manor house in Sauzon on Belle-Île-en-Mer with five window bays facing north and three facing south. The building follows a simple rectangular layout and continues to serve as a private residence.
The estate was granted in 1761 to British General John Craufurd by King Louis XV through the Duke d'Aiguillon during the British occupation of Belle-Île-en-Mer. The Scottish military officer's background influenced how the property was originally designed.
The manor displays the characteristic architecture of Brittany with its slate stone walls and slate roofing typical of the period. It represents the rural style that was common across this region during the 18th century.
The property sits about one kilometer south of Sauzon village on Belle-Île-en-Mer and is visible from nearby roads. Since it remains a private residence, visitors cannot enter the grounds, but the exterior facade can be viewed from a distance.
The ground floor was originally designed as a stable, following Scottish building traditions and reflecting the property's British military connections. This arrangement reveals how the manor's layout reflected the lifestyle and background of its first owner.
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