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Origin and history

The farm Bourbon is a building located in the commune of Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux, in the department of Ain, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This monument, classified as historical monuments since 1944, illustrates the typical rural architecture of the Bresse. Its classification includes its roof and a sarrazine chimney strain, emblematic elements of its built heritage.

In the Bresse region, traditional farms played a central role in the local economy, focusing mainly on agriculture and livestock. These farms, often family farms, structured the social and economic life of the villages. The Bourbon farm, by its ranking, bears witness to the importance attached to the preservation of this rural heritage, reflecting the lifestyles and construction techniques of a past era.

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