Construction of the farm 2e moitié du XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Period of construction of the monument.
31 mars 1992
Registration of pigeon-pigeon
Registration of pigeon-pigeon 31 mars 1992 (≈ 1992)
Protection under Historic Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Le pigeonnier-porche (Case D 703) : inscription by order of 31 March 1992
Origin and history
La Ferme de la Colombière, located in the commune of Corroy (Marne, Grand Est), illustrates the traditional rural architecture of Champagne during the second half of the 19th century. This monument, which has been a part of the Historical Monuments since 1992, is distinguished by its dovecoier-poche, a characteristic element of the farms of the time. Its style reflects local constructive practices, adapted to the agricultural needs and materials available in the region.
The official protection specifically concerns the pigeon-pig (Cadastre Park D 703), registered by ministerial decree on 31 March 1992. This type of structure, both utilitarian and symbolic, often reflected the social status of the owner in the Champagne countryside. The farm is part of a rural landscape marked by viticulture and cereal crops, major economic activities of the Marne in the 19th century.
Available data (Monumentum, Merimée database) precisely locate the farm at 3 La Colombière, 51230 Corroy, in the department of Marne (Insee code 51176). Although practical information (visits, services) is not detailed in the sources, its ranking highlights its heritage interest in understanding rural habitat and lifestyles in Champagne-Ardenne before industrialization.
