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Villa La Pérollière, also known as Villa Mangini, is a large neo-florentine-style residence built in the late 19th century. Located in Saint-Pierre-la-Palud in the Rhône department, it was built between 1886 and 1890 for Félix Mangini, engineer and railway pioneer in France. This philanthropist made it his summer residence, entrusting his design to the Lyon architect Gaspard André, known for his achievements such as the Théâtre des Célestins or the Jacobin fountain. The villa, with an area of 2,700 m2, is distinguished by its interior decorations, including a billiard room decorated with a ceiling painted by Louis Bardey, a chapel decorated with friezes by Jean-Baptiste Poncet, and a staircase decorated with stained glass by Lucien Bégule.

In 1942, the descendants of Felix Mangini sold the property to the Lyon gas company. It then passed into the hands of EDF, then Enedis, who undertook major renovations carried out by the firm OXYGEN ARCHITECTURE, completed in 2023. Today, the villa houses a training centre. Outside, the intertwined initials M and S recall the union of the Mangini and Seguin families. Classified as a historic monument since 1992, it embodies the architectural and industrial heritage of the region.

The villa La Pérollière illustrates the know-how of the Lyon artisans of the late 19th century, mixing neo-florentine influences and local techniques. Its history also reflects the region's economic changes from private residence to public use, while maintaining its architectural prestige. Protected elements include facades, roofs, and some related buildings, reflecting the richness of this preserved heritage.

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