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Origin and history

This house in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre, Doubs, is an old farm built between the 16th and the beginning of the 17th century. It illustrates the rural architecture of this period, with elements such as a vaulted hall and vaults in the cradle on the ground floor. The dead man, the traditional central area of the comtoise farms, was used to shelter livestock and store crops, reflecting the local agro-pastoral economy.

In the 18th century, and especially in the 19th century, the house underwent modernization, including the addition of a second high-rise housing building. Despite these transformations, the facades retain original windows, reflecting its initial state. The main house, excluding the 19th century annexes, was listed in the Historic Monuments in 2014 for its heritage value.

The interior structure reveals a typical organization: the base of the killed, surrounded by vaults, was completed by floors dividing space. These developments show the adaptation of rural buildings to domestic and agricultural needs, in an area marked by a mountain climate and a strong wheat tradition.

Today, the house is located at 16 rue Robert-Dame, in a village whose architectural heritage is representative of Franche-Comté. Its recent listing highlights the growing interest in preserving historic farms, often transformed into homes or tourist places.

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