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La Borde Farm is a rural building located in Bayel, in the Aube department, in the Grand Est region. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, it bears witness to the typical agricultural architecture of this period, with elements such as a barn, a house, an old stable and a chapel. These buildings, still partially preserved, reflect the agricultural and social practices of the modern era in Champagne-Ardenne.

Classified as historical monuments in 1993, the farm of the Borde is part of the protected heritage of the Aube. The inscription specifically concerns the barn, the facades and roofs of the house, the old stable and the old chapel, as well as the wall of enclosure. This ranking underscores its historical and architectural importance, while allowing its preservation for future generations. The precise location of the farm, at 190 Ferme de Laborde, is documented in official bases like Mérimée.

At the time of its construction, farms like Borde played a central role in the local economy, often organized around grain farming and livestock. In the rural context of Champagne-Ardenne, these farms were essential production units, sometimes incorporating spaces dedicated to religious or community life, as evidenced by the presence of a chapel. Their architecture, adapted to practical needs and local resources, also reflected the social hierarchies of the time, with distinct spaces for owners, workers and animals.

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