Palais idéal du facteur Cheval


The Postman Cheval's Palace situated in the Drome is a building that we need to Ferdinand Cheval. One day while returning from his tour as a factor, he notices a stunning stone, which he spoke of a dream.

It materialized that dream for 33 years, and created an amazing monument as exceptional. The building was not built in a particular technique and presents no particular architectural style. It was really édifé according to the imagination of Ferdinand Cheval.

Subsequently, the Ideal Palace of Ferdinand Cheval will be defended by Andre Malraux. The monument will be classified as a historical monument in 1969. The current of Surrealists inspired by this work.


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