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The La Saulot property, located in Salbris in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is an architectural complex composed of a villa and a farm, designed at the beginning of the 20th century. This monument illustrates the influence of Anglo-Norman architecture in vogue at that time, while integrating technical and decorative innovations. The well-known Perret brothers led its construction, combining traditional materials such as brick, slate and wood panels with modern elements such as concrete, used both for structure and interior decoration.

The villa, mainly built in 1908, was enlarged in 1920 with the addition of two wings. The interiors reflect a bold decorative research, freeing from classical norms. Among the outstanding elements are a brick and iron fireplace, decorated with copper veneers repelled with sylves, a 1900 style staircase, and a bathroom equipped with an enamelled sandstone pool. The farm, built in 1920, completes this whole, testifying to the architectural eclecticism of the time.

The facades and roofs of the main farm building, as well as the hunting lodge, were inscribed in the Historic Monuments by order of 7 March 1980. This classification underscores the heritage value of this property, where tradition and modernity intersect, under the influence of the Perret brothers. The site, although partially localized, remains a significant example of the evolution of architectural styles in the early twentieth century.

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