Origin and history

The Espace Pagès, also known as the Velay Verveine House, is a monument located in Puy-en-Velay. This place is dedicated to vervein, an emblematic plant of the region, whose culture and transformation have marked the economic and cultural history of Velay. Although precise historical details are not mentioned in the available sources, this site embodies local artisanal and agricultural heritage.

In the heart of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the Velay region has long been marked by agricultural and artisanal activities, including verveine production. This type of monument, linked to local production, often reflects the importance of traditional know-how in the daily life of communities. Houses dedicated to specific products, such as verbena, served both as places of production, trade and the transmission of knowledge between generations.

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