Fire of the castle 1812 (≈ 1812)
Partial destruction before reconstruction.
1815
Reconstruction of the castle
Reconstruction of the castle 1815 (≈ 1815)
Work of Mr. De Vernière, plans of Lalliet.
2e moitié XVIIIe siècle
Construction of dependencies
Construction of dependencies 2e moitié XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Agricultural and common buildings.
3 décembre 2001
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 3 décembre 2001 (≈ 2001)
Protection of the castle and outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The castle in its entirety, including its interior decorations including the dining room, the large living room, the kitchen, the staircase, as well as the orangery, the chapel, the buildings of communes including the supply, and the gardens with their basins and terraces (cad. BE 58, 59, 67, 68, 177): entry by order of 3 December 2001
Key figures
M. De Vernière - Sponsor
Reconstructed the castle in 1815.
Lalliet - Suspected architect
Probable author of the plans.
Origin and history
The Château de Faussanges, located in Saint-Cernin in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is a classical building rebuilt in 1815 by M. De Vernière, probably according to the plans of architect Lalliet. He succeeded a previous construction destroyed by a fire in 1812. This massé plan castle, with regular holes, opens onto terraced gardens overlooking the Doir valley. It is surrounded by dependencies dating from the 18th century, some of which have been preserved.
Inside, the castle retains remarkable decorations: a monumental staircase, woodwork, fireplaces, trompe l'oeil wallpapers (including a list at the Museum of Arts and Crafts), a walnut floor and a stone sink. The dining room, decorated with false marbles, and the large living room, with its original wallpaper, are particularly noteworthy. These elements, as well as orangery, chapel and communal buildings, contributed to its inclusion in the additional inventory of historical monuments in 2001.
Today a private property, the castle illustrates the neoclassical architecture of the early nineteenth century, marked by a search for balance and symmetry. Its state of conservation, especially for its interior decorations and its gardens with basins, makes it a rare testimony of this period. The supply facility (agricultural building) and the terraces, integrated into the protection, underline the historical importance of the whole, both seigneurial residence and functional estate.
The official protection, granted by decree of 3 December 2001, covers the exterior assembly of the castle, its outbuildings, as well as emblematic interior spaces such as the kitchen and staircase. This heritage recognition highlights its role in local and regional history, while preserving its architectural and landscape features.
