Manoir du Clap

La Cerlangue, France, France

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Manoir du Clap is a historic manor house located in La Cerlangue in Normandy.

The oldest part of the estate was built around 1598, shortly after the French Wars of Religion, likely by a Protestant noble family. It reflects the transition from fortified medieval residences to more comfortable country homes built during the reign of King Henry IV. Over the centuries, the manor was expanded and renovated, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, while preserving elements of its original character.

The estate includes the main manor house as well as historic outbuildings, and it remained associated with local noble families for generations. Today, Manoir du Clap is valued as a rare example of Norman rural architecture that combines Renaissance, 18th-century, and 19th-century features. Its long history, preserved interiors, and connection to the region’s Protestant heritage make it an important cultural landmark in the area.