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Villa Vignon/Bissuel, located in Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, was built in 1913 by architects Joseph Bissuel and Joseph Chantre, joined later by Henri Joulé. This monument illustrates the bourgeois residential architecture of the early twentieth century, with a traditional plan: reception and service rooms on the ground floor, bedrooms on the floors, and a chapel marked by two Greek crosses on the facade. The lobby, decorated with mosaic flooring, a French ceiling and an oak staircase, leads to the floors by a double flight. The large living room features Louis XVI style decoration, with stucco, mirrors and chandeliers.

The property consists of four buildings with various volumes, located in a vast park. A turret marks the northwest facade, while the third and fourth levels are decorated with sgraffite friezes. The floors, mostly parqueted, contrast with the concentrated decor on the ground floor. The villa was partially classified as Historic Monument in 2005, protecting its facades, roofs, terraces, porches and the entire ground floor (excluding kitchens).

Built for an easy clientele, this villa reflects the taste of the era for luxurious secondary residences, combining modern comfort and classic stylistic references. Its architecture, signed by three local figures (Bissuel, Chantre, Joulé), reflects a collaboration between craftsmen and prestigious sponsors. Today, the villa belongs to a private company, and its current use (visits, rentals, guest rooms) is not specified in the available sources.

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