Transfer of bail 1564 (≈ 1564)
Moving the studs from Saint-Martin-Valmeroux to Salers.
29 juin 1951
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 29 juin 1951 (≈ 1951)
Protection of the facade and roof.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façade and Roof (cad. 185): inscription by order of 29 June 1951
Origin and history
The Haras de Salers building is a former haras located in the centre of Salers, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This monument, whose façade and roof have been classified since 1951, bears witness to the historical importance of equestrian breeding in the region. Its construction, marked by a cochère door in basket handle and triangular pediment windows, reflects a utility architecture adapted to its original function.
In 1564, the bailiwick of Saint-Martin-Valmeroux transferred its studs to Salers, integrating this building with a wider equestrian network. This move was part of an administrative and economic reorganization of the Auvergne in the Renaissance, when the studs played a key role in providing horses for military and agricultural needs.
The current structure, with its covered ground floor and functional openings (forage doors, windows), illustrates a pragmatic design, typical of buildings dedicated to breeding. Although some parts, such as a skylight, seem to have been added later, the whole remains architecturally consistent in the 16th-17th centuries.
Today, the Haras de Salers building remains a symbol of the region's rural and equestrian heritage. Its classification among historical monuments in 1951 highlights its heritage value, while inviting to discover the local history related to horses and mountain farming.
