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Valenot House, also known as the Vernay House, is a civil building located in the medieval village of Peruges, in the department of Ain. Dating from the 15th century, it illustrates the domestic architecture of this period, marked by stone facades and harmonious integration with the dense urban fabric of the village. Its classification as historic monuments in 1929 bears witness to its heritage value, particularly for its façade, protected by ministerial decree.

Peruges, a fortified village typical of the Middle Ages, was at the time an active artisanal and commercial centre, where houses such as the Valensot houses served both as a dwelling, workshop and sometimes as a storage place for local merchants or artisans. These buildings reflect the social and economic organization of small towns in the region, where local stone and traditional constructive techniques dominated. The conservation of such buildings today offers a concrete overview of daily life in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the 14th and 15th centuries.

The Valenot House is now run by an association, suggesting a contemporary cultural or tourist vocation. Its address, mentioned in heritage bases such as Rue des Rondes or des Princes, confirms its anchoring in the historic heart of Peruges. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visits, rental, accommodation), its status as a listed monument makes it a key element of the Ain's built heritage, attracting lovers of history and medieval architecture.

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