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Origin and history

Valojoulx's dry stone cabins are a remarkable example of perigord rural architecture. Built on a hilly ground, they are protected to the north by a pile of stones, while a wall 1.50 metres from their entrance preserves them from landslides. These two circular structures, with an internal diameter of 2.50 metres, are connected by a traffic corridor. Their vaults, mounted in corbellation, rise in the shape of sugar bread, a technique characteristic of the region.

These huts, emblematic of the perigordin landscape, are usually located in old wine-growing areas. Their construction spread mainly between the 17th and 19th centuries, reflecting the agricultural and wine-growing needs of the period. Their inscription as Historic Monument by decree of 27 December 1991 underlines their heritage importance, both for their construction technique and for their harmonious integration into the rural landscape.

Their location in Valojoulx, Dordogne, and their dry stone architecture testify to the traditional know-how related to agriculture and viticulture. These buildings, although modest, illustrate the adaptation of local populations to geographical and climatic constraints, while marking the territory with a strong cultural identity.

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