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The Chamalières villa, built in 1884, illustrates the influence of Renaissance architecture at the end of the 19th century. Its materials, combining brick and white stone for frames, make it a distinctive model among the villas of this time. Its style and decorative details reflect the bourgeois aesthetic tastes of the period, mixing tradition and modernity.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this villa is fully protected, including the garden, its fence and interior elements (slippers, woodwork, fireplaces). Its registration by order of 9 April 2001 underlines its heritage value, both for its architecture and for its state of conservation. The location, at 1 boulevard Berthelot, makes it an urban landmark in the commune of Chamalières, linked to the territory of Clermont.

The period of construction coincides with a phase of architectural development marked in Auvergne, where bourgeois villas multiply, symbolizing the economic and cultural prosperity of the region. These residences, often inspired by historical styles, served as both places of life and social demonstration for their owners. Their preservation today offers a tangible testimony of this pivotal period between 19th and 20th centuries.

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