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The Thimon stable is a medieval building located in the village of Peruges, in the department of Ain. Dating from the 15th century, it illustrates the utilitarian architecture of this period, linked to the agricultural and equestrian activities of the region. Its inscription as historic monuments in 1929 underscores its heritage importance, particularly for its facades and the remains of ramparts that depend on it.

The building is part of the wider context of Peruges, a preserved medieval village, where stables played a central role in everyday life. At that time, villages in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region were often organized around rural activities, and stables were used as much for livestock as for transport, reflecting an economy still largely agrarian.

The Thimon stable is now recognized as an element of local heritage, protected for its architectural characteristics and its link to the rural history of Peruges. Its official classification, which took place at the beginning of the 20th century, allowed its conservation, while offering a material testimony of the practices and constructions of the 15th century in this part of France.

Available sources, such as the Merimée base or Monumentum references, confirm its status as a historical monument and specify its exact location: 5194 Rue des Rondes, in the commune of Peruges. These data also highlight its integration into a larger architectural complex, including portions of ramparts, which reinforces its historical and tourist interest.

No information is available on any characters related to its construction or use or on specific events taking place there. The Thimon stable thus remains an emblematic example of medieval utility constructions, whose value lies above all in its authenticity and representativeness of the period.

Finally, although practical information on its visit or current use is not detailed in the sources, its listing as historical monuments guarantees its preservation and accessibility for future generations, in the wider context of the exploitation of the heritage of the Ain and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

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