Hotel particulier in Granville

Upper Town of Granville - Mansion (Former shipowner's mansion)

Located on Rue Notre-Dame, in the heart of Granville’s Upper Town, the Le Mengnonnet mansion is one of the city’s most remarkable heritage sites. This historic district, perched above the port and surrounded by ramparts, is home to many 17th- and 18th-century mansions, testament to Granville’s maritime prosperity.

The name “Le Mengnonnet” refers to an old Granville family, several members of which were owners, shipowners, and municipal officials in the 18th and 19th centuries. The architecture of the residence thus preserves the memory of its owner-shipowner and fully corresponds to the model of the shipowner’s mansion in the Upper Town.

Set in the narrow network of cobbled streets and backing onto the ramparts, the mansion is distinguished by a large monumental gate opening onto an inner courtyard, a feature characteristic of the mansions on Rue Notre-Dame. This layout allowed for the maneuvering of horse-drawn carriages, the loading of goods, and the preservation of the privacy of the reception areas.

The carefully carved local stone facade, the regular arrangement of the openings, and the quality of the stonework give the building a great elegance. It also benefits from a double orientation, overlooking both Rue Notre-Dame and Rue Lecarpentier, running along the top of the southern ramparts, with private access to the latter.

ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF A SHIPOWNER’S HOTEL

In keeping with the style of 18th-century mansions belonging to Granville shipowners, Le Mengnonnet features:
– a facade of cut stone, punctuated by tall windows with small panes and shutters;
– a steeply pitched slate roof, complemented by a glass roof above the former garden;
– a monumental gate opening onto a paved courtyard;
– a noble interior layout with an entrance hall, staircase, reception rooms with high ceilings, wood paneling, bookcases, period fireplaces, and leisure rooms (billiards, smoking room).

The original features have been largely preserved, enhancing the authenticity of the property. The hotel now has 11 rooms, including a monumental attic room with exposed beams, bathroom, and dressing room.


INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

Ground floor
Large entrance hall with terracotta tile flooring, leading to:
– a first lounge of approximately 30 m²;
– a living room of 30 m²;
– a library of approximately 20 m².
On this level there is also a garage, a laundry room (20 m²), a utility room, a boiler room, and a toilet.

The living room leads to a separate area comprising a kitchen, a covered patio and a bedroom. A beautiful granite staircase leads upstairs to three bedrooms and a bathroom (approx. 80 m²).

First floor
Accessed via an elegant wood and steel staircase, a stone hallway leads to:
– a fully equipped kitchen (25 m²);
– a bright dining room (30 m²) with Versailles parquet flooring and a fireplace, featuring two large south-facing windows;
– a 25 m² living room with three south-facing windows;
– a shower room with toilet at the end of the hallway.

This level also features a large games room with billiards table and smoking room (herringbone parquet flooring, high ceilings), a 25 m² laundry room, and the bedrooms and bathroom of the studio mentioned above.

Second floor
Sleeping area comprising six bedrooms ranging from 11 to 20 m², most of which face south:
– 2 bedrooms with shared bathroom;
– 2 master suites with bathroom (shower and bathtub);
– a single bedroom with two large windows;
– 2 bedrooms connected by a bathroom.

A 25 m² attic and a toilet on the landing complete this floor.

Third floor
Accessible via a secondary staircase, a spectacular 120 m² master bedroom with a central bathtub, shower, separate toilet, and plenty of storage space. The exposed beams give this space a grandiose character.
A walkway flanked by two terraces offering panoramic views over the rooftops of the Upper Town leads to an additional 30 m² bedroom.

Basement
Two large cellars totaling approximately 120 m².


ENVIRONMENT AND LOCATION

The Upper Town of Granville is listed and valued for its exceptional heritage: ramparts, Grand-Porte gate, Notre-Dame church, and a row of mansions illustrating the port’s prosperity between the 16th and 19th centuries. The Le Mengnonnet hotel blends seamlessly into this historic urban fabric, much appreciated by visitors and tourist guides alike.

Overlooking the lower town and the port, the property enjoys unobstructed views, particularly towards the Carolles coastline. The town center and train station are less than a 15-minute walk away. Granville is directly connected to Paris in around 3.5 hours, and Caen and Rennes are an hour’s drive away.

Seller’s fees

Energy rating: D
Climate class: D

Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €7,470 and €10,160 per year. Prices indexed as of January 1, 2021 (including subscriptions).

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr