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The Château de Chéry, located in the commune of Souvigny (département de l'Allier, region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), is a building whose origins date back to the early 16th century. Built on older substructures, it was modified in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its architecture develops on three sides of an open courtyard to the north, with an eastern part dating back to the end of the 15th century, evoking a small mansion with a tower of staircase with screws. Inside, there is a vaulted ground floor and a room with exposed beams adorned with a fireplace, while the western part, partially roofless, retains a fireplace of similar style.

The castle was acquired in 1797 by Jean Patissier, mayor of Besson and grandfather of the deputy Sosthène Patissier, when he sold as a national good after the French Revolution. The building is characterized by commons including a barn, stable and barn, reflecting both residential and agricultural use. Since 1975, its facades, roofs and two chimneys on the first floor have been protected as historical monuments, attesting to its heritage importance.

Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its variable conservation status, with an approximate location (diagnosed map accuracy). The castle illustrates the architectural evolution of the seigneurial houses in Bourbonnais, between medieval mansion and modern residence, while at the same time testifying to the upheavals linked to the Revolution with its change of ownership and its transformation into national good.

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