Maison forte de La Chaise-Dieu, Medieval fortified house in La Chaise-Dieu, France.

The maison forte de La Chaise-Dieu, also called maison de la Cloze, stands at the western end of the old town where Rue de la Côte meets Rue des Fossés. Its northwest facade keeps its original state, with a watchtower, a parapet walk on corbels, a projecting turret and a 1591 date carved on the tower door. Gothic windows and a crenellated section above the gate were added in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The house, also called maison de la Cloze, is a surviving element of the 15th-century town wall. It was built in the 16th century to defend the western gate of the fortifications. Damage from the Wars of Religion led to repairs, recorded by the date 1591 carved on the tower door. It was listed as a monument historique in 1977 and again in full in 2019.

The interior decoration dates from the 18th century, when Auvergne craftsmen adapted Parisian and Rhône-valley models. Fireplaces, wood panelling and French ceilings survive inside, though the house is private and only opens during the European Heritage Days.

The house stands at the western end of the old town, at the corner of Rue de la Côte and Rue des Fossés, which follows the line of the town ramparts. It is a private residence and cannot be entered; it is visible from the street, and access is allowed only during the European Heritage Days.

The northwest facade retains its original defensive elements, while Gothic windows were added during later centuries. This blend shows how the building evolved over time while maintaining its core structure.