Also means
country house
Usage Note
Manoir refers to a mid-sized noble country house — larger than a maison de campagne but smaller than a château. It connotes old money and rural heritage in France. Manoirs are common in Normandy and Brittany and often appear in the names of bed-and-breakfasts.
Examples
"Ils ont acheté un vieux manoir en Normandie."
Natural Translation
They bought an old manor in Normandy.
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