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The Château de Saint-Genès-l'Enfant is an emblematic building located in Malauzat, in the department of Puy-de-Dôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in the 17th and 18th centuries, it embodies the classical architecture of this period, with a body of rectangular houses flanked by two square pavilions. Its main facade, symmetrical and orthogonal, reflects the elegance of the aristocratic houses of the time, while inside, a room of Louis XVI style preserves cabinets adorned with rare wallpapers, edited by the Arthur and Grenard manufacture.

The estate extends over terraced French gardens, extended by an English park, illustrating the transition between these two landscape styles. The site uses local water resources, with an elaborate network of fountains, Volvic stone basins, canals and ponds. Around 1870, these developments were converted into fish farming, one of the oldest in Europe, reflecting an innovative adaptation of the heritage.

Ranked historic monument by decree of 7 April 2008, the castle of Saint-Genès-l'Enfant is a preserved example of the architectural and landscape heritage of the region. His story remains closely linked to the Féligonde Pellissier family, although the details of their involvement are not specified in the available sources. Today, the site contributes to the development of the Puy-de-Dôme heritage, alongside other listed castles and monuments.

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