Château de la Louvière

The Château de la Louvière in Montluçon, Auvergne, is a neo-classical estate built between 1926 and 1953 for industrialist François-Joseph Troubat by architect René Sappin des Raynaud. Inspired by the Petit Trianon of Versailles, this brick and stone residence reflects Troubat's refined taste for 17th and 18th-century aesthetics and furnishings. The château houses an exceptional collection of over three thousand artworks including paintings, furniture, tapestries, sculptures, and decorative objects spanning the 17th through 19th centuries. Set within a park adorned with sculptures, aviaries, and diverse plant species, the estate was bequeathed to Montluçon in 1976. Now designated as a historical monument, it welcomes visitors during summer months and by reservation.