Riom, Auvergne 63200

In the heart of Riom, in the Marthuret quarter, An 18th-century townhouse with a vast roof terrace. Within a conservation area, at the end of a quiet street, the townhouse occupies a small commonhold. Its design is attributed to Claude-François Legay), architect to the town the building, though constructed in the 18th century, appears to rest on earlier, probably medieval, foundations. Organised around an interior courtyard, the main house features a small overhanging balcony at its centre. At the uppermost level, a roof terrace of some 75 m² is a rare find in this historic urban setting.