First mention of the feudal fortress 1245 (≈ 1245)
Original construction partially ruined before the 18th.
fin du XVIIIe siècle
Construction of the current castle
Construction of the current castle fin du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1895)
Replaces the old fortress, inspired by Bagatelle.
3 août 1957
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 3 août 1957 (≈ 1957)
Protection of facades, roofs and interior decorations.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
all facades and roofs; structure; the living rooms on the ground floor decorated with interior decorations, i.e.: the small living room, the rotunda lounge, the dining room, the bedroom; the staircase with its wrought iron ramp (cad. H 529): classification by order of 3 August 1957
Key figures
Bélanger - Architect assigned
Aura designed the current castle.
Origin and history
The castle of the Terrace, located in Crevant-Laveine in the Puy-de-Dôme, was built in the late eighteenth century, under the Old Regime. It replaces an ancient feudal fortress, attested as early as 1245 but partially in ruins. The current house, rectangular, inspired by Bagatelle Castle and designed by architect Bélanger. Its west façade has a protruding hemicycle, while the south façade is marked by a forebody framed with ionic garland pilasters, supporting a balustrade balcony.
Inside, the castle retains its entire decor and period furniture. Notable rooms include a small living room, a rotunda lounge, a dining room and a bedroom, all decorated with original décor. The staircase, with its wrought iron ramp, is also classified. All facades, roofs, frames and decorated rooms were protected by a classification order in 1957.
The site is located at approximate address 5142 La Terrasse Haute, with geographical accuracy deemed to be satisfactory a priori. Although the practical information on visits or services (rental, guest rooms) is not detailed in the sources, the monument remains a major architectural testimony of the late eighteenth century in Auvergne, mixing feudal heritage and neoclassical influences.
