Initial construction fin XVIe siècle (≈ 1695)
Work attributed to Pierre de Béral.
1763
Enlargement of the commons
Enlargement of the commons 1763 (≈ 1763)
Addition of a wing to the northwest.
fin XVIIIe siècle
Change of ownership
Change of ownership fin XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1895)
Transfer to Sauret Canon.
30 juin 1987
Registration MH
Registration MH 30 juin 1987 (≈ 1987)
Classification as monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
House of Chaylus (cad. A 379): inscription by order of 30 June 1987
Key figures
Pierre de Béral - Surgeon of Henry IV
Probable home builder.
Chanoine de Sauret de Chaylus - Owner at the end of 18th century
Master of the house.
Origin and history
Chaylus House is a historic residence located in Virargues, Cantal, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in the late 16th century, it is attributed to Pierre de Béral, a surgeon in the service of Henry IV. The building is distinguished by its quadrilateral architecture, with two levels on cellars and a large attic, served by a vaulted stone staircase. Each floor has four rooms with monumental chimneys and woodwork, some forming alcoves on the floor.
In 1763, a wing dedicated to the communes was added to the northwest of the house. At the end of the 18th century, the property passed from the hands of the Béral family to the canon of Sauret de Chaylus, marking a change of ownership. The house was listed as historic monuments on June 30, 1987, recognizing its heritage value. Its architecture, combining Renaissance elements and 18th century additions, reflects the evolution of lifestyles and construction techniques over centuries.
Inside, French-style ceilings made of moulded wood and carved woodwork testify to the refinement of the era. The house, located in the town of Auxillac, illustrates the preserved rural heritage of the Haute-Auvergne. Its history, linked to figures such as Pierre de Béral and the canon of Sauret de Chaylus, makes it a remarkable example of the architectural and social heritage of the region.
