The Château de Morainville is a 17th-century château in Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy. It is situated in a valley crossed by the Vitrebec stream, east of the church on the road to Blangy-le-Château, and is privately owned. Parts of it are listed as a Monument historique.
Village Character
The village of Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy has half-timbered houses around its 12th-century church.
Culture
The oldest part of the Église Notre-Dame du Mesnil dates from the Romanesque period. Its bell tower was built in the 18th century, while the vault displays the coats of arms of the families who owned the lands and the Château de Morainville. The church also has stained-glass windows and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The cultural heritage also includes the painting “L’Adoration des bergers”, which was classified as a protected object on 13 May 1976.
Nature
In Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy, the Les Écuries du Mont d’Auget equestrian centre offers riding lessons for horses and ponies, as well as riding courses for beginners and advanced riders. The Écuries also offer a horseback ride along a path through the equestrian centre’s 20 hectares of meadows, with views of the surrounding countryside.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy can include the village in their personal travel plans.
