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Origin and history

The farm of Nettancourt is an agricultural building built in the 16th century, typical of the rural farms of the Lorraine region (now Grand Est). Its architecture reflects the construction techniques of the time, with local materials and a functional organization adapted to agricultural activities. Although its exact date of construction is not specified, its style and characteristics clearly place it in this pivotal period between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

In the 19th century, the farm underwent partial modifications, including drilling in its earlier elevations, to adapt to the changing needs of its occupants or to new architectural standards. These transformations, although minor, bear witness to the longevity and continued utility of the building throughout the centuries. In 1992, all the facades and roofs of the buildings were included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree, thus recognizing its heritage value.

Located at 5-7 rue de l'Orme in Nettancourt, in the department of Meuse, this farm illustrates the central role of farms in the economic and social life of the Lorraine villages. In modern times, these farms served not only as a place of production, but also as a living environment for peasant families, organizing their daily lives around the seasons and the fields. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the rural lifestyles of the past.

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