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Origin and history

The dry stone cabin of the Combe du Rat, located in Daglan, Dordogne, is an emblematic example of perigord rural construction. These buildings, often linked to former wine-growing regions, served as temporary shelters for workers, offering them a shelter against the weather or a resting place. Their simple architecture, without mortar, reflects a local tradition adapted to agricultural needs.

This cabin is distinguished by its structure consisting of three cells – two circulars and one triangular – connected by corridors. Although most of these buildings probably date back to the 19th century, none of them may have existed before the 17th century. Their presence attests to the organisation of wine-growing work in the region, where these shelters played a practical role in the daily lives of workers.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 27 December 1991, this hut illustrates the vernacular heritage of New Aquitaine. Its inscription underlines its importance in the cultural and historical landscape of the Périgord, while preserving a technique of traditional construction today threatened.

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