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The dovecote of Coulommes is a dovecote built in the 18th century in the commune of Coulommes, Seine-et-Marne (77). This monument, also known as the Pigeon of the Farm, is typical of the agricultural outbuildings of the time, often associated with seigneurial estates or rural farms. Its architecture reflects the agricultural practices and social hierarchies of the Old Regime, where the dovecotes were reserved for lords or landowners, symbolizing a seigneurial right.

This monument was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 23 January 1987, under the official name of "Pigeonnier de la Ferme". This protection recognizes its heritage value and its role in local history. The dovecote is located on the Paré road or close to the Grande Rue in Coulommes, according to available sources. Its precise location, noted as "very satisfactory" (note 8/10), makes it possible to envisage a visit or observation from outside, although the practical information on its access is not detailed in the sources consulted.

The Coulommes dovecote is part of the rural landscape of Île-de-France, an area marked in the 18th century by intensive agriculture and a highly hierarchical social organization. Pigeons, like this one, served not only to raise pigeons for their meat or manure, but also to affirm the social status of their owners. Their presence on a farm or estate was often an indicator of wealth and power, in a time when agricultural resources largely determined the local economy.

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