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The villa Suzanne is a villa located in Aurillac, in the Cantal department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in 1903 by the architect Casimir Croizet for his own use, it embodies the eclectic architecture of the early 20th century, with Art Nouveau elements visible in the bays and ornaments. The villa, in white stone, rises on two levels and opens onto a courtyard and a garden. Inside, it preserves original Norwegian pitchpin carpentry and a painted panel from the central Massif pavilion at the 1937 Universal Exhibition.

In the 1960s, the villa underwent modifications under the direction of Pierre Croizet, probably a descendant or relative of Casimir Croizet. These transformations may have altered certain aspects of its original structure or decor, although protected elements such as woodwork and the 1937 panel were preserved. The villa was registered as historic monuments by order of 23 December 2009, thereby recognizing its heritage value.

The Suzanne villa is distinguished by its mix of styles and its history linked to a family of local architects. Its inscription as a historical monument makes it an important testimony of bourgeois domestic architecture of the early twentieth century in the region. It is located at 3 rue du Professeur-Henri-Mondor, an address that reflects its anchor in the urban fabric of Aurillac.

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