Château de Cluzel

English translation

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History

Dwelling from the early 17th century, doubtless executed following the remodelling of an older building. In 1739, General de Bouille was born there, remembered for his attempt to save Louis XVI. The building presents itself as a vast quadrilateral flanked by two round towers. The south face is framed by two rectangular pavilions which themselves surround a central pavilion rising above them over the central staircase. The interest of the building resides solely in its interior which preserves, principally in two rooms, two fine examples of decoration from the early 17th century. One of these rooms is decorated with panelling of small panels painted with various subjects, typical of the Louis XIII style. The other room is decorated with wainscoting of large panels framed by strong mouldings depicting foliage and fruit. The overdoors and the chimney are painted. The style of this ensemble evokes Burgundian decoration of the 16th century.