This room is unique in France. It contains one of the first French heraldic frescos.

Ravel was the royal property under Philippe Le Bel‘s reign. When it was given to his counsellor Pierre Flote, he arranged this room for the assembly of the “Etats Généraux” of Auvergne in 1301.(The “Etats Generaux” were designated people from each class : the clergy, the aristocracy and the people they represented their social class in every debate that concerned their village, city …).

This room has been opened to visitors since 1996.

The upper border shows grotesque animals that reminds us the struggle between royalty and the Pope.

The medium frieze is composed of 49 coats of arms; amongst these you will see coat of arms of the French and English royal families as well as those of different Lords of Auvergne. A light and sound show will take you back through the greatest moments of that time.

High frieze (another partial view)