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Origin and history

This building, built in the 4th quarter of the 19th century in Clermont-Ferrand, is distinguished by a banal exterior architecture contrasting with a richly decorated interior. Its entrance hall and stairwell, conceived as a coherent ensemble, combine neo-medieval and neo-Renaissance influences. The decorations include painted canvases depicting castles and costumed characters from the era, as well as stained glass windows and bronze box ceilings, creating a harmony of materials and colours.

Ranked a Historic Monument, the building was specifically protected by a decree of 7 December 1992, covering its façade, roof, hall and stairwell with their decor. This recognition underscores the heritage value of its interior, reflecting the eclectic tastes of the late 19th century, a period marked by a revival of historical styles in civil architecture.

Located at 28 rue Audollent, in the department of Puy-de-Dôme, this building illustrates the evolution of the bourgeois buildings of Clermont-Ferrand, where local crafts and stylistic inspirations mix to create remarkable private spaces. Its decor, although not visible from outside, offers a rare example of the creativity applied to the common parts of the urban dwellings of the time.

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