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  6. Neo-classical villa in Omblepied

Neo-classical villa in Omblepied à Oudon en Loire-Atlantique

Neo-classical villa in Omblepied

    248 Omblepied
    44521 Oudon
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Villa néo-classique dOmblepied
Villa néo-classique dOmblepied
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Timeline

Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1800
1900
2000
1841
Construction of the villa
2e quart du XIXe siècle
Architectural period
14 avril 1997
Historical monument classification
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Villa (Box ZI 190): registration by order of 14 April 1997

Key figures

Jacques-Charles Fleuriot (ou Charles-Jacques Fleuriot d'Omblepied) - Sponsor Owner and builder of the building.
Mathurin Crucy - Architect assigned Probable designer of plans.
François-Léon Liberge - Possible architect Summoned as an alternative by Monumentum.

Origin and history

The villa of Omblepied is a neo-classical residence located in Oudon, in the Loire-Atlantique department. Built in 1841, it illustrates the influence of Palladianism, an architectural current inspired by the villas of Palladio, characterized by harmonious proportions and rigorous symmetry. Its style reflects the aesthetic tastes of the aristocracy and the rising bourgeoisie under the July monarchy, a period marked by a revival of interest in antiquity and the Italian Renaissance.

The villa was built for Jacques-Charles Fleuriot (or Charles-Jacques Fleuriot d'Omblepied according to the sources), a character probably from the local elite. The plans are attributed to architect Mathurin Crucy, known for his achievements in Nantes, although some sources also evoke François-Léon Liberge as a possible designer. This type of construction reflects the desire of the landowners of the era to manifest their social status by houses inspired by ancient models, while integrating technical innovations and modern comfort.

Ranked a historic monument by decree of 14 April 1997, the villa of Omblepied enjoys heritage protection for its architecture and history. Its inscription in the Merimée base and its precise location (248 Omblepied, 44521 Oudon) make it a notable element of the Liguria heritage. The villa, still standing, could today serve as a place of visit or accommodation, although current practical information is not detailed in available sources.

The historical context of its construction coincides with a period of social and economic transformation in France. The Loire-Atlantique, then in full expansion thanks to maritime commerce and industry, saw the emergence of an enriched bourgeoisie that invested in secondary residences or main ostentatoires. These villas, often surrounded by parks, symbolise both a withdrawal from the busy urban life and an affirmation of individual success, in a department marked by the influence of Nantes, a large port city.

External links

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