Château des Tours-Portabéraud, dit Folie Mercier

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History

Seigneurial dwelling of the 17th century, transformed and fitted out in the 18th century by the architect Legay; it constitutes an example of these follies such as the notable citizens of Riom had built. It was surrounded at the end of the 18th century with a garden probably composed by the famous architect Attiret. Some modifications in the 19th and early 20th centuries: around 1840, roof redone in the Mansart style, entrance door of the south façade of the château; around 1910, addition of a small building against the north façade of the château; around 1930, ceiling of the chapel redone. The decoration of the chapel consists of gypserie panels and naive paintings which testify to local art. The constructions of the garden (gateway, staircase) are ornamented with ironwork very typical of 18th-century Auvergnat art. In the park, presence of terracotta statues of the 18th century, of which very few examples remain.