Manoir de Mézarnou, Fortified manor house in Plounéventer, France.
The Manoir de Mézarnou consists of two wings connected by an octagonal stair tower, with a circular turret projecting from the upper eastern section. The entire complex includes all buildings, the courtyard ground, the southern enclosure wall, and a basin.
The property was first documented in 1091 under Pierre André de Parcevaux, but underwent its major transformation in the sixteenth century under Yves de Parcevaux, lord of Prat-Hir. That period shaped the manor's present form significantly.
The courtyard facades show late Gothic architecture with features from different periods. The north wing once served as the living quarters for the noble family and carries the marks of that era in its stone details.
The manor has been classified as a historical monument since 2002, protecting all buildings and grounds. Visitors should note that the site can be viewed from the exterior, and the entire setting including the courtyard forms part of the protected ensemble.
A vaulted passage connects the west wing to an outbuilding, resembling passages found in medieval English houses. This construction style was uncommon in Normandy and suggests possible influences from English building traditions.
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