The subsequent succession of feudal holders is less clear…
In 1544, the lands were held by Laurent Labbé, probably a relative of Guillaume. In 1608, they became the property of Marguerite Labbé.
In 1610, the estate was incorporated into the lordship of Le Merlerault. In 1674, it was divided into two parts: Grand Prestal and Petit Prestal.
Source : Dictionnaire du Pays d’Argentan – Xavier Rousseau 1964-1965
The estate takes its name from Jean de Prestal, its first known owner, who formally acknowledged his allegiance to King Charles VI of France in 1410.
In 1417, the English army invaded Normandy and Jean de Prestal’s fief was confiscated. It was then granted to Guillaume Labbé, a Frenchman branded a “renegade”, in return for an annual payment to King Henry V of England.
After the English were expelled, the lordship was restored to Jean’s son, Robert de Prestal, in 1452.
Today, the former fief is a hamlet known as “Pretra”, a name that evolved over time from “Prestal”. It comprises three properties, including the Domaine de Prestal, which stands on the remains of the former manor house. The dovecote and bread oven, probably dating from the 17th century, bear witness to this history. The remaining farm buildings were built during the 19th century.
The estate takes its name from Jean de Prestal, its first known owner, who formally acknowledged his allegiance to King Charles VI of France in 1410.
In 1417, the English army invaded Normandy and Jean de Prestal’s fief was confiscated. It was then granted to Guillaume Labbé, a Frenchman branded a “renegade”, in return for an annual payment to King Henry V of England.
After the English were expelled, the lordship was restored to Jean’s son, Robert de Prestal, in 1452.
The subsequent succession of feudal holders is less clear…
In 1544, the lands were held by Laurent Labbé, probably a relative of Guillaume. In 1608, they became the property of Marguerite Labbé.
In 1610, the estate was incorporated into the lordship of Le Merlerault. In 1674, it was divided into two parts: Grand Prestal and Petit Prestal.
Today, the former fief is a hamlet known as “Pretra”, a name that evolved over time from “Prestal”. It comprises three properties, including the Domaine de Prestal, which stands on the remains of the former manor house. The dovecote and bread oven, probably dating from the 17th century, bear witness to this history. The remaining farm buildings were built during the 19th century.
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