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The chalets of Mont-d'Arnaud are an architectural complex located in Broye, in the department of Saône-et-Loire, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Dating from the 3rd quarter of the 19th century, these buildings illustrate the style of alpine or Burgundy chalets, typical of secondary residences or hunting lodges of that time. Their listing of historic monuments in 1986 highlights their heritage value, particularly for their facades, roofs, and interior elements such as the winter garden and chapel.

The site includes a large chalet, a small chalet, as well as outbuildings, all surrounded by a west gate. These buildings reflect the architectural tastes of the Second Empire and the Third Republic, when the bourgeoisie and the aristocracy invested in rural or mountain residences. Their location in Broye, a rural municipality of Saône-et-Loire, suggests a use related to leisure or leisure, in a context where the region developed economically thanks to agriculture and the first local industries.

The official inscription by decree of 3 March 1986 covers precise elements: the facades and roofs of the chalets, the chapel, the winter garden, and the entrance gate. These protections aim to preserve the authenticity of the place, while highlighting the work of Paul Regnauld, identified as the project's master. Although the sources do not detail its course, its name remains associated with the design of this site, characteristic of the private achievements of the time.

The location of the cottages, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 7/10) in the heritage bases, allows them to be located precisely at address 5202 Mont d'Arnaud, 71190 Broye. However, their conservation status and accessibility (visits, rentals) are not documented in the available sources, leaving open the question of their contemporary use.

In the historical context of the 19th century in Burgundy, chalets such as those of Mont-d They bear witness to an era when urban elites were trying to immerse themselves in natural settings, while still important standards of comfort and decoration inspired by aristocratic residences or popular spas.

The inscription in the historical monuments guarantees today the sustainability of this heritage, while offering a material testimony of the lifestyles and aesthetic aspirations of the Burgundy society of the nineteenth century. Their presence in Broye, a commune with a modest but representative heritage, enriches the cultural landscape of Saône-et-Loire, a department already marked by other listed monuments.

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