Bringing modernity to a 17th century manor house in Normandy

This 400 m2 historic manor house in Pays D’Auge, Normandy was inherited by the current homeowner and was in disrepair. Architect Xavier d’Alençon restored as much of the original details as possible, and interior designer Santillane de Chanaleilles was enlisted to add some comfort and modernity to the home. She created gathering spaces for the generations of families who will use the home, brought in brick, terracotta, Burgundy stone, metal and glass and some contemporary furnishings that French designers gravitate towards. The result is a masterful blend of old and new. Photos: Frenchie Cristogatin.