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The house Le Castel is a villa in Vichy, in the Allier department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in 1893, it embodies the eclectic seaside style, recognizable by its architectural elements as a turret in a pavilion, a veranda, polychrome brick facades, and medallions in faience. This style reflects the rise of spas in the late 19th century, where architecture had to combine aesthetics and functionality for an easy clientele.

The villa is located at 8 rue Prunelle, in the thermal district of Vichy, an emblematic place of the city known for its infrastructures dedicated to cures. It is representative of the bourgeois residences of the time, designed to offer comfort and prestige. The materials used, such as stained glass windows, cast iron railings or carved pediments, illustrate the craftsmanship and influence of the varied artistic currents of the period.

Listed in the Historical Monuments by order of 21 June 1999, the house Le Castel remains a private inhabited property. Its inscription bears witness to its heritage value, both for its architecture and for its role in the urban history of Vichy. The villa thus embodies the link between the thermal development of the city and the evolution of architectural styles at the end of the 19th century.

Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its importance in the Victorian architectural landscape. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair (level 5/10), and photographs licensed under Creative Commons document its current appearance. The villa is not open to the public, preserving its original residential use.

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