Manoir d'Ango, Renaissance manor house in Varengeville-sur-Mer, France.
Manoir d'Ango is a manor house built in Renaissance style with brick and flint walls, stone window frames, and a symmetrical layout inspired by Italian architectural principles. The building sits on grounds that include formal gardens and service buildings arranged around the main residence.
Construction began around 1530 under Jehan Ango, a wealthy shipbuilder from Dieppe who had amassed considerable land holdings in the region. The project took roughly 14 years to complete, reflecting the ambitious scale and resources of a merchant-prince during the Renaissance.
The manor drew French writers and artists seeking retreat from city life, and their presence left traces in its rooms and gardens. Visitors can walk through spaces where creative work once took shape.
The manor is open seasonally, with summer months offering the most comprehensive access and visiting hours. Check ahead before traveling, as hours vary by season and day of the week.
The estate houses one of France's largest dovecotes, with hundreds of nesting spaces arranged in an intricate pattern. This structure reveals how wealth and status extended even to functional farm buildings.
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