Recapture of the east façade XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Modernisation of the external aspect.
fin du XVIIIe siècle
North Wing Renovation and South/West Wing Construction
North Wing Renovation and South/West Wing Construction fin du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1895)
Major transformation of the plan into a U.
29 décembre 1978
Partial registration for Historic Monuments
Partial registration for Historic Monuments 29 décembre 1978 (≈ 1978)
Protection of facades and interior decorations.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
South-east and south-west facades and corresponding roofs; the following rooms with their decor: the living room, the office with its alcove and the dining room on the ground floor, the Empire bedroom, the bird room and the southwest bedroom on the ground floor (cad. ZK 62): entry by order of 29 December 1978
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Origin and history
The Château d'Échandelys, located in the department of Puy-de-Dôme in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, presents a U-shaped structure, characteristic of its architectural evolution. Its northern wing, of medieval origin, was profoundly redesigned in the late eighteenth century, while the south and west wings were built during the same period. The eastern façade was taken over in the 19th century, illustrating the successive transformations of the building over the centuries.
Inside, the castle retains remarkable decorative elements, including 18th-century stuccos adorning three rooms on the ground floor: the dining room, the living room and an office with an alcove. An Empire-style room on the second floor also bears witness to 19th-century artistic influences. These interior decorations, combined with the exterior structure, reflect the tastes and techniques of two distinct epochs.
The Castle of Echandelys was partially listed as a historical monument by an order of 29 December 1978. This protection applies specifically to south-east and south-west facades as well as their roofs, but also to several interior rooms with their decor, including the Empire room, a "bird room" and a southwest room. This official recognition underscores the heritage value of the building, both for its architecture and for its preserved decorative elements.
