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The Pigeonier des Poutéous, located in Pessoulens, Occitanie, is an imposing octagonal plan, probably built in the seventeenth century. This stone monument, integrated with an agricultural complex, is distinguished by its steeply sloped pyramidal lantern, topped by a sprig of varnished ceramics. Its flat tile roof, pierced by two brick windows, and its bolt holes in the east bear witness to its original function, now abandoned in favor of a transformation into living rooms, with the addition of windows, floors and a door.

Ranked among the most monumental dovecotes of Gers, this building illustrates the utilitarian and aesthetic architecture of the farms of the region. Its registration as a Historic Monument by order of 15 January 2010 underlines its heritage value. Although its GPS location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 7/10), its exact address remains approximate, linked to the place called Les Poutéous in the commune of Pessoulens, identified by Insee 32313.

Originally, pigeons served as a symbol of prestige for lords or landowners, while playing an economic role through pigeon rearing, a source of meat and fertilizer. In Gers, a region marked by grain and wine farming, these buildings also reflected the social hierarchy, reserved for local elites. The transformation of this dovecote into a dwelling attests to the evolution of rural uses, while preserving its exceptional architectural character.

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