Historic estates for sale: Orne

REMAINS OF BELLE ÉTOILE ABBEY – ROMANTIC SETTING – 18TH-C. HOSTELRY – 15TH-C. CLOISTER – RUINS OF 13TH-C. ABBEY CHURCH – STREAM – 20TH-C. ANCILLARY BUILDINGS – FLERS, NORMANDY Probably the outcome of a vow made during a Crusade, the Abbey of Belle-Étoile was founded at the beginning of the 13th century, shortly after the conquest of Normandy by Philippe Auguste.

This 19th century chateau is located in the town of Flers in the Orne department, right on the border with Calvados. The property includes a wooded park of 3,363 sq.m with century-old trees and a residence offering around 695 sq.m of living space. Historical Setting: Flers is a town with roots reaching back to the 12th century.