Construction of the hospice 1734 (≈ 1734)
Built for missionary priests in Auvergne.
1767
Construction of the chapel
Construction of the chapel 1767 (≈ 1767)
Corinthian style and triangular pediment.
1796
Repurchase by missionaries
Repurchase by missionaries 1796 (≈ 1796)
Return to post-Revolution missionary fathers.
29 juin 1951
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 29 juin 1951 (≈ 1951)
Wooden facades and staircase protected.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facade of the chapel; the facade of the hospice; the wooden staircase with its ramp: inscription by decree of 29 June 1951
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Origin and history
The Salers Hospice, also named the Lizet Foundation or House of Missionaries, was erected in 1734 to welcome missionary priests in Auvergne. Located in Malprangère (or near Muratel) in the municipality of Salers, it became a key place for religious missions in the mountains. Seized during the French Revolution, he was redeemed in 1796 by the missionary fathers of Clermont, thus regaining his original vocation.
The chapel, added in 1767, is distinguished by its neoclassical architecture: Corinthian pilasters grouped in pairs, triangular pediment, and a striped apse. The two-storey house features arched windows and a remarkable wooden staircase, inscribed with the facades as historical monuments in 1951. These elements reflect the importance of the site in the religious and architectural heritage of Auvergnat.
The building, now owned by the municipality of Salers, bears witness to the history of Catholic missions in the Haute-Auvergne. Its interior, divided into three spans, and its vestibule with wooden staircase illustrate a functional and aesthetic design typical of the eighteenth century. The 1951 partial protection underscores its heritage value, particularly for its decorations and its preserved structure.
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