Maison du Louvetier à Saurier dans le Puy-de-Dôme

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Origin and history

The Maison du Louvetier, located in Saurier in Puy-de-Dôme, dates from the first half of the 16th century. Its decorative elements, such as ground chambranles and prismatic bases, bring it closer to the constructions of the late 15th or early 16th century. The façade on the street has engraved symbols (fleur de lilies, wolf, hare, horse), attributed by François I in 1520 to the officers of the lodge, allowing to date the building precisely. These attributes, rare today, testify to an unknown royal function.

Inside, a monumental fireplace adorns the first floor, while the peased partitions complete the protected elements since 1989. The house, of quadrangular plan, has two distinct facades: one on street, the other on garden. Its carved tympanum, representing naive scenes related to hunting, highlights its exceptional character. This monument offers a unique overview of the administrative organization under Francis I, where provincial officers displayed their status on their home.

Ranked a Historic Monument in 1989, the House of the Louvetier includes in its protection facade sculptures, fireplace and pea partitions. Its address, 15 Rue du Louvetier, confirms its anchoring in the village of Saurier. Although few remains of this function remain, this building remains a major architectural and historical testimony of the French Renaissance in Auvergne.

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