Construction of house 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
Estimated period of construction in the 18th century.
12 février 1963
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 12 février 1963 (≈ 1963)
Protection of facades, roofs and terrace.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the house itself; terrace decorated with columns; façades and roofs of the small pavilion located at the end of this terrace (cad. F 379, 380): entry by order of 12 February 1963
Key figures
Information non disponible - Unknown owners or architects
No names listed in the sources.
Origin and history
Darmet House is an iconic 18th-century monument located in the town of Puy-en-Velay, Haute-Loire. It is distinguished by its facades and roofs, as well as by a terrace decorated with columns, supplemented by a small pavilion at its end. These architectural elements were officially recognized and protected by an inscription as historical monuments on 12 February 1963.
The building is located in Place Saint-Jean, in the historic centre of Puy-en-Velay, a city marked by its medieval and religious heritage. Although the available sources do not specify its original use, its architectural style reflects the influence of bourgeois houses of the time, often associated with wealthy families or local notables. The protection of its external elements underlines its heritage importance in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Current data do not include original owners or architects of Darmet House. However, its inclusion among historical monuments reflects its architectural value and its role in the urban landscape of Puy-en-Velay. The terrace and pavilion, which are rare features for a house of this period, could indicate a representative function or a high social status of its original occupants.
